S.B. 203
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SENATE BILL NO. 203–SENATOR PAZINA
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
SUMMARY—Provides immunity from civil liability for certain
agencies, entities and persons relating to the pari-
mutuel system of wagering. (BDR 41-608)
FISCAL NOTE: Effect on Local Government: No.
Effect on the State: No.
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EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
AN ACT relating to gaming; providing immunity from civil liability
for certain agencies, entities and persons relating to the
pari-mutuel system of wagering; and providing other
matters properly relating thereto.
Legislative Counsel’s Digest:
Existing law requires the Nevada Gaming Commission to administer provisions 1
governing the issuance of licenses and to perform various acts relating to the 2
regulation and control of the pari-mutuel system of wagering. (Chapter 464 of 3
NRS) This bill provides that the State of Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Commission, 4
the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering 5
Committee and certain other persons are immune from civil liability for any 6
decision or action taken in good faith and without malicious intent in carrying out 7
the provisions of law relating to the pari-mutuel system of wagering. 8
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN
SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 464 of NRS is hereby amended by adding 1
thereto a new section to read as follows: 2
In addition to any other rights, privileges and immunities 3
recognized by law, the State of Nevada, the Nevada Gaming 4
Commission and any of its members, employees, attorneys and 5
other personnel, the Nevada Gaming Control Board and any of its 6
members, employees, attorneys and other personnel, and the Off-7
Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Committee appointed pursuant to 8
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NRS 464.020 and any of its members, employees, attorneys and 1
other personnel are immune from civil liability for any decision or 2
action taken in good faith and without malicious intent in carrying 3
out the provisions of this chapter. 4
Sec. 2. This act becomes effective upon passage and approval. 5
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