US EditionNevada governor signs sweeping crime bill as state looks to boost tourism
Governor Lombardo signed 13 bills including crime reforms targeting Las Vegas Strip safety, harsher penalties for specific offenses, and a new statewide assistance program, officials said.
- The Nevada governor signed the Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act to penalize crimes on the Las Vegas Strip, including theft and drug offenses, and to restore the Resort Corridor Court system.
- The law also restricts federal immigration enforcement from school properties without a warrant, aligning with state efforts against the Trump administration's policy changes.
- The Nevada Department of Corrections estimates the bill will reduce prison populations by nearly 300 annually, resulting in long-term savings of $25 million.
- Concerns regarding fiscal impacts and staffing were raised, highlighting the balance between public safety and complying with existing immigration agreements.
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Nevada governor signs sweeping crime bill as state looks to boost tourism
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed his signature crime legislation, his office announced Tuesday. Known as the Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act, the law paves the way for the reinstitution of the controversial Resort Corridor Court to penalize crimes such as petty theft, assault, drug offenses an
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