NevadaSuicide review records would be exempt from routine public inspection
Nevada's suicide review committee would be outside the usual office hours rule that lets people inspect or copy public records.
What it does
Starting July 1, 2027, people could not rely on the usual office hours rule to inspect or copy the committee's records or information it gathers. Existing confidentiality exceptions would still apply.
Argument forKeeping suicide review files outside routine public access could protect sensitive details about people who died and their families.
Argument againstResidents could have trouble checking the committee's work if they cannot routinely inspect its records.
More detail
The usual office hours rule for public inspection and copying would not apply to these records. This covers records and information gathered by Nevada's Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities. Existing confidentiality rules for these records have some exceptions. This provision would take effect July 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 28Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.Introduced
Mental HealthGovernment & Ethics