Assembly Bill 93 moves to add school and juvenile officers to heart and lung benefits
June 01, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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In a significant move to enhance the safety and health benefits for law enforcement personnel, the Nevada Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor has advanced Assembly Bill 93. This legislation aims to expand the definition of "police officer" to include school police officers, juvenile probation officers, bailiffs, and deputy marshals, thereby granting them access to essential heart and lung benefits under the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act.
Assemblyman Brian Hibbets, who represents Assembly District 13 in Las Vegas, presented the bill, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment among law enforcement officers. He highlighted that these additional classifications of officers often face similar risks and health challenges as their counterparts already covered by existing laws. Hibbets argued that if adult probation officers are eligible for these benefits, juvenile probation officers, who work in comparable environments, should be included as well.
Rick McCann, representing the Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers, supported the bill by detailing the health risks associated with the duties performed by these officers. He pointed out that many of them engage in high-risk situations, similar to those faced by traditional police officers, and thus deserve the same protections.
The committee heard strong support for AB 93 from various stakeholders, including representatives from labor unions and law enforcement associations. They underscored the importance of providing these benefits to ensure the health and safety of those who serve the community. Notably, there was no opposition to the bill during the hearing, indicating a consensus on its necessity.
The committee's decision to move forward with AB 93 reflects a commitment to safeguarding the well-being of all law enforcement personnel in Nevada. As the bill progresses, it aims to address long-standing disparities in health benefits, ultimately enhancing the support for those who protect the community. The next steps will involve further discussions and potential voting in the Senate, with advocates hopeful for a swift passage.
Assemblyman Brian Hibbets, who represents Assembly District 13 in Las Vegas, presented the bill, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment among law enforcement officers. He highlighted that these additional classifications of officers often face similar risks and health challenges as their counterparts already covered by existing laws. Hibbets argued that if adult probation officers are eligible for these benefits, juvenile probation officers, who work in comparable environments, should be included as well.
Rick McCann, representing the Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers, supported the bill by detailing the health risks associated with the duties performed by these officers. He pointed out that many of them engage in high-risk situations, similar to those faced by traditional police officers, and thus deserve the same protections.
The committee heard strong support for AB 93 from various stakeholders, including representatives from labor unions and law enforcement associations. They underscored the importance of providing these benefits to ensure the health and safety of those who serve the community. Notably, there was no opposition to the bill during the hearing, indicating a consensus on its necessity.
The committee's decision to move forward with AB 93 reflects a commitment to safeguarding the well-being of all law enforcement personnel in Nevada. As the bill progresses, it aims to address long-standing disparities in health benefits, ultimately enhancing the support for those who protect the community. The next steps will involve further discussions and potential voting in the Senate, with advocates hopeful for a swift passage.
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