Nevada
Open Meeting Law
Formally: Nevada Open Meeting Law
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 241
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 3 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Required, remote allowed |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Required
Post notice no later than 9 a.m. on the 3rd working day before meeting at principal office and at least 3 other prominent places within jurisdiction; post on state website; mail to persons who have requested notice
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — unanimous vote
Public Participation
Public comment on action items must be taken either (a) after each action item is discussed but before action is taken, or (b) at the beginning of the meeting before any action items are heard, plus again before adjournment. In either format, the body must also allow comment on any non-agenda matter before adjournment. No action may be taken on matters raised during general public comment unless specifically agendized. N.R.S. § 241.020(2)(d).
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under NRS Chapter 241; 'remote technology system' allows members to attend, participate, and vote remotely. Quorum is 'actually or collectively present' whether in person or via remote technology. Public must be offered at least telephonic comment access when remote technology is used (2023 update).
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, all motions/proposals/resolutions/orders/measures, all votes (NRS § 241.035)
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.