Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo held a ceremonial bill signing on Friday for a crime bill he championed through regular and special sessions of the Nevada Legislature.
The ceremonial signing of the Nevada Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act (AB4) was attended by George Togliatti, Director of the Nevada Department of Public Safety; Adam Hyde of the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association; Chris Hicks, Washoe County District Attorney; Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; and members of the Nevada State Legislature.
The bill failed to pass in the Nevada Legislature's regular session, but was passed with amendments after the governor included it in his call for a special session.
In a statement, the Governor's Office said the bill strengthens protections for victims of stalking and domestic violence, increases accountability for crimes against children and seniors, reinforces school safety, implements new safety measures for tourists and our resort corridor,, cracks down on DUI offenders, and ensures that repeat and violent offenders face serious consequences for their actions.
“This law is guided by a simple principle: we must put victims first and give law enforcement the tools they need to protect the people they serve," said the governor in a statement. "It reflects what Nevadans expect from their government and law enforcement: accountability, transparency, and a clear commitment to safety. These public safety reforms will impact every neighborhood and community in our state, from the Strip to our rural communities.”
