CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) – Republicans in the Nevada Legislature will unveil bills that would create a bill of rights for hospice patients and one hoping to create greater safety for those meeting others online.
AB161 will be introduced on Wednesday by Assemblymember Rebecca Edgeworth.
“As a physician, I could not be more committed to ensuring Nevadans have access to compassionate, high-quality care,” explained Edgeworth. “This bill will help patients make wise decisions when looking for hospice care so they can avoid scammers and frauds.”
Also on Wednesday, Assemblymember Toby Yurek will introduce AB612, a bill hoping to create better safety for people meeting others on dating sites.
Yureks’ bill would create a website consumers could use to search for someone they know, or are maybe dating, to see if they have any convictions for domestic violence.
“The inspiration for this bill comes from the tragic story of Alessandra Barlas, a 27-year-old woman murdered in 2015 by her ex-boyfriend in California. It was later discovered that her killer had previously served time in prison for attempting to murder another former girlfriend, here in Nevada. Had Alessandra known about her partner’s violent history, she might have made different choices that could have saved her life.,” said Assemblymember Yurek. “The goal of AB 162 is to give consumers tools to better protect themselves.”
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