NRS: CHAPTER 422A - WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

[Rev. 6/29/2024 4:02:44 PM--2023]

CHAPTER 422A - WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

GENERAL PROVISIONS

NRS 422A.001 Definitions.

NRS 422A.005 “Administrator” defined.

NRS 422A.015 “Children’s Health Insurance Program” defined.

NRS 422A.020 “Department” defined.

NRS 422A.025 “Director” defined.

NRS 422A.030 “Division” defined.

NRS 422A.035 “Division of Health Care Financing and Policy” defined.

NRS 422A.037 “Division of Public and Behavioral Health” defined.

NRS 422A.045 “Low-Income Home Energy Assistance” defined.

NRS 422A.050 “Medicaid” defined.

NRS 422A.055 “Program for Child Care and Development” defined.

NRS 422A.060 “Program for the Enforcement of Child Support” defined.

NRS 422A.065 “Public assistance” defined.

NRS 422A.070 “State Supplementary Assistance” defined.

NRS 422A.072 “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance” defined.

NRS 422A.075 “Supplemental Security Income Program” defined.

NRS 422A.080 “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” defined.

NRS 422A.085 Eligibility of persons who are not citizens or nationals of United States for state or local public benefits.

ADMINISTRATOR OF DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

NRS 422A.155 Qualifications.

NRS 422A.160 Executive Officer of Division; administration and management of Division.

NRS 422A.162 Administration of chapter.

NRS 422A.165 Reports.

NRS 422A.170 Fiscal duties.

NRS 422A.175 Organization of Division; appointment of heads of sections; employees; standards of service.

NRS 422A.180 Administration of oaths by Administrator and Director; testimony of witnesses; subpoenas.

NRS 422A.185 Adoption of regulations.

NRS 422A.190 Procedure for adopting, amending or repealing regulations.

NRS 422A.195 General and miscellaneous powers and duties.

ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE

Financial Administration

NRS 422A.230 Legislative appropriations; disbursements.

NRS 422A.232 Gifts and grants of money to Division: Deposit in Division of Welfare and Supportive Services’ Gift and Cooperative Account; use; approval of claims by Administrator.

NRS 422A.235 Deposit of money received for certain programs in appropriate accounts of Division in State General Fund.

NRS 422A.240 Acceptance of Social Security Act and federal money.

NRS 422A.245 Acceptance of increased benefits of future congressional legislation; regulations.

NRS 422A.250 Contract or agreement with Federal Government by Director.

NRS 422A.252 Contracts for cooperation with governmental entities and others; effect of payments to Division for such cooperation; immunity from and limitations on liability not waived.

NRS 422A.260 State plans for certain programs: Development, adoption and revision by Director; Division required to comply.

Investigations and Hearings

NRS 422A.270 Legal advisers for Division.

NRS 422A.275 Appeal to Department by applicant for or recipient of public assistance or services; notice of initial decision; hearing.

NRS 422A.280 Hearing: Rights of parties; informal disposition; record; transcribing of oral proceedings; findings of fact; limitation on participation of employee or representative of Department in decision.

NRS 422A.285 Hearing: Evidence.

NRS 422A.290 Hearing: Person with communications disability entitled to services of interpreter.

NRS 422A.295 Contents and delivery of decision or order of hearing officer; petition for judicial review; filing of decision and record with court.

NRS 422A.300 Judicial review: Taking of additional evidence; limitations on review; grounds for reversal; appeal to appellate court.

NRS 422A.305 Forms of reports and records to be kept by persons subject to supervision or investigation by Division.

Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients

NRS 422A.325 Assistance not assignable or subject to process or bankruptcy law.

NRS 422A.330 Assistance subject to future amending and repealing acts.

NRS 422A.332 Recipients of public assistance: Immunization of dependent children.

NRS 422A.333 Recipients of public assistance: Attendance of children at school and assistance with their academic performance. [Effective through June 30, 2024.]

NRS 422A.333 Recipients of public assistance: Attendance of children at school and assistance with their academic performance. [Effective July 1, 2024.]

State Plan for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program

NRS 422A.3351 Application for Medicaid: Statements regarding action for recovery and civil liability of recipient.

NRS 422A.3352 Recovery of benefits paid for public assistance under certain circumstances; powers and duties of Department; duty to reimburse Department; waiver of repayment. [Replaced in revision by NRS 422A.376.]

NRS 422A.336 Denial of application for Children’s Health Insurance Program: Notice; review of case and hearing; regulations; review by court.

Public Assistance

NRS 422A.338 Duties of Department regarding welfare activities and services.

NRS 422A.339 Calculation of period prescribed for determining whether federal work requirement for eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is met; waiver of and exemptions from requirement; workfare program.

NRS 422A.342 Custody, use, preservation and confidentiality of records, files and communications concerning applicants for and recipients of public assistance or assistance pursuant to Children’s Health Insurance Program; regulations.

NRS 422A.343 Department to provide list of persons who receive public assistance for use in selection of jury; reimbursement for cost.

NRS 422A.345 Eligibility for certain public assistance of person convicted of felony involving possession, use or distribution of controlled substance.

NRS 422A.350 Identification and referral of victims of domestic violence; restricted disclosure of determination.

NRS 422A.365 Prohibition against denial, reduction, discontinuance or termination of public assistance in violation of federal requirements.

NRS 422A.370 Expedited application for treatment or services for certain persons.

NRS 422A.372 Provision of public assistance to qualified persons who are not citizens or nationals of United States.

NRS 422A.374 Use of benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children to purchase menstrual products; application for federal waiver; program for purchasing menstrual products.

NRS 422A.376 Recovery of benefits paid for public assistance under certain circumstances; powers and duties of Department; duty to reimburse Department; waiver of repayment.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF RELATIVES

NRS 422A.460 Liability of spouse or parent for minor child.

NRS 422A.465 Written statement of responsible relative; perjury.

NRS 422A.470 Enforcement of support by legal action.

NRS 422A.475 Liability of relative not grounds for denying or discontinuing public assistance; acceptance of assistance constitutes consent by recipient to suit against responsible relative.

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

General Provisions

NRS 422A.477 “Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence” defined.

Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence

NRS 422A.478 Creation; membership; Chair; Vice Chair.

NRS 422A.479 Vacancy.

NRS 422A.480 Bylaws; meetings; quorum; compliance with Open Meeting Law.

NRS 422A.481 Compensation of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses; members who are public employees.

NRS 422A.482 Duties.

NRS 422A.483 Working groups: Appointment by Chair; members who are public employees.

NRS 422A.484 Staff assistance.

NRS 422A.485 Gifts, grants, donations and other money.

NRS 422A.486 Annual report.

Individual Development Account Program

NRS 422A.487 Definitions.

NRS 422A.488 “Account holder” defined.

NRS 422A.489 “Fiduciary organization” defined.

NRS 422A.490 “Financial institution” defined.

NRS 422A.491 “Program” defined.

NRS 422A.492 Establishment of Program under certain circumstances; solicitation of gifts, grants and donations; authorized activities of Program.

NRS 422A.493 Establishment of individual development account by qualified person; qualifications to become account holder; requirements for certain account holders and fiduciary organizations.

NRS 422A.494 Purposes for which fiduciary organization may authorize individual development account holder to accumulate assets; withdrawal of money from account; removal of account holder from Program.

NRS 422A.495 Payment of matching funds by fiduciary organization; limitation on amount of matching funds account holder may accrue; limitation on authorized administrative expenses of fiduciary organization; regulations.

NRS 422A.496 Selection of one or more fiduciary organizations to administer money in Program.

NRS 422A.497 Responsibilities and authorized activities of fiduciary organization; regulations.

PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

NRS 422A.500 Definitions.

NRS 422A.505 “Benefit” defined.

NRS 422A.510 “Head of household” defined.

NRS 422A.515 “Household” defined.

NRS 422A.520 “Program” defined.

NRS 422A.525 Powers and duties of Administrator.

NRS 422A.530 Assessment of members of applicant’s household required before provision of benefits; referrals for mental health services.

NRS 422A.535 Plan for personal responsibility of household: Establishment; contents; execution; expiration; review; amendment.

NRS 422A.538 Provision for payment of child-only assistance to certain persons.

NRS 422A.540 Agreement of cooperation: Establishment; execution; contents.

NRS 422A.545 Period for action on application for benefits.

NRS 422A.550 Performance of work by head of household: Requirement; failure to comply; regulations.

NRS 422A.555 Exemption of head of household from requirement to complete program of job training; exceptions.

NRS 422A.560 Failure to comply with plan for personal responsibility or agreement of cooperation: Notification of head of household; reduction or termination of benefits; regulations.

NRS 422A.565 Compliance with federal prohibitions on receipt of benefits.

NRS 422A.570 Limitations on periods for receipt of benefits; exceptions; denial or suspension of benefits to comply with federal limitation.

NRS 422A.575 Provision of transitional assistance to head of household.

NRS 422A.580 Payment of certain expenses of applicant determined not to be in need of long-term benefits.

NRS 422A.585 Program to promote self-sufficiency of certain parents: Establishment; participation.

NRS 422A.590 Encouragement of employment opportunities.

NRS 422A.595 Enforcement of court orders for support of children against parents of certain noncustodial parents.

NRS 422A.600 Waiver of requirements of chapter for certain victims of domestic violence.

PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN

NRS 422A.620 Duties of Director: Establishment and administration of program; establishment of standards of eligibility; specification of benefits; regulations.

NRS 422A.625 Director authorized to accept gifts or grants of money; Account for Health Insurance for Children.

PROGRAM FOR CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT

NRS 422A.630 Requirements of program; submission of biennial report to Legislature.

PROGRAM TO ASSIST RELATIVES WHO HAVE LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP OF CHILDREN

NRS 422A.650 Establishment and administration of program; qualifications for participation in program; assistance provided by program; adoption of regulations.

PROGRAM TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF DIAPERS AND DIAPERING SUPPLIES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

NRS 422A.660 Appointment of committee; duties; membership; reports.

NRS 422A.670 Director required to work collaboratively with nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of availability of diapers and diapering supplies; posting and availability of certain information.

NRS 422A.675 Diapering Resources Account: Creation; administration; use of money; gifts, donations, bequests and grants; report to Legislature.

NEVADA HOUSING CRISIS RESPONSE SYSTEM

NRS 422A.680 Establishment and administration of System; requirements of System; regulations.

NRS 422A.690 Solicitation and acceptance of gifts, grants, contributions or other money by Director.

NRS 422A.695 Submission of report to Legislature.

TEMPORARY MAILING ADDRESS FOR PERSONS IN CRISIS

NRS 422A.696 Definitions.

NRS 422A.6962 “Nevada resident” defined.

NRS 422A.6964 “Person experiencing homelessness” defined.

NRS 422A.6966 “Provider of homeless services” defined.

NRS 422A.6968 “Temporary mailing address” defined.

NRS 422A.697 Authorization of certain persons to use address of provider of homeless services as temporary mailing address; publication of list of authorizing providers.

NRS 422A.6972 Regulations.

UNLAWFUL ACTS; PENALTIES

NRS 422A.700 Fraudulent acts; penalties.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

NRS 422A.001 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 422A.005 to 422A.080, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2; A 2013, 1309)

NRS 422A.005 “Administrator” defined. “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Division.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.015 “Children’s Health Insurance Program” defined. “Children’s Health Insurance Program” means the program established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1397aa to 1397jj, inclusive, to provide health insurance for uninsured children from low-income families in this State.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.020 “Department” defined. “Department” means the Department of Health and Human Services.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.025 “Director” defined. “Director” means the Director of the Department.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.030 “Division” defined. “Division” means the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.035 “Division of Health Care Financing and Policy” defined. “Division of Health Care Financing and Policy” means the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy of the Department.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.037 “Division of Public and Behavioral Health” defined. “Division of Public and Behavioral Health” means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1307)

NRS 422A.045 “Low-Income Home Energy Assistance” defined. “Low-Income Home Energy Assistance” means the program established to assist persons of low income to meet the costs of heating and cooling their homes pursuant to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, 42 U.S.C. §§ 8621 et seq., as amended.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.050 “Medicaid” defined. “Medicaid” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439B.120.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.055 “Program for Child Care and Development” defined. “Program for Child Care and Development” means the program established to provide assistance for the care and development of children pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 9858 et seq.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.060 “Program for the Enforcement of Child Support” defined. “Program for the Enforcement of Child Support” means the program established to locate absent parents, establish paternity and obtain child support pursuant to Part D of Title IV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 651 et seq., and other provisions of that act relating to the enforcement of child support.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2)

NRS 422A.065 “Public assistance” defined.

1. “Public assistance” includes:

(a) State Supplementary Assistance;

(b) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families;

(d) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance;

(e) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance;

(f) The Program for Child Care and Development;

(g) Benefits provided pursuant to any other public welfare program administered by the Division pursuant to such additional federal legislation as is not inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter; and

(h) Benefits provided pursuant to any other public welfare program administered by the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy pursuant to chapter 422 of NRS.

2. The term does not include the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2; A 2013, 1309)

NRS 422A.070 “State Supplementary Assistance” defined. “State Supplementary Assistance” means the program established to provide state assistance to persons who are aged or blind in connection with the Supplemental Security Income Program.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 3)

NRS 422A.072 “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance” defined. “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance” means the program established to provide persons of low income with an opportunity to purchase a more nutritious diet pursuant to the Food Stamp Act of 1977, 7 U.S.C. §§ 2011 et seq., as amended.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 2; A 2013, 1309)

NRS 422A.075 “Supplemental Security Income Program” defined. “Supplemental Security Income Program” means the program established for persons who are aged, blind or disabled pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1381 et seq., as amended.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 3)

NRS 422A.080 “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” defined. “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” means the program established to provide temporary assistance for needy families pursuant to Title IV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq., and other provisions of that act relating to temporary assistance for needy families.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 3)

NRS 422A.085 Eligibility of persons who are not citizens or nationals of United States for state or local public benefits.

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of state or local law, a person or governmental entity that provides a state or local public benefit:

(a) Shall comply with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 regarding the eligibility of a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States for such a benefit.

(b) Is not required to pay any costs or other expenses relating to the provision of such a benefit after July 1, 1997, to a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States who, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1621, is not eligible for the benefit.

2. Compliance with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 must not be construed to constitute any form of discrimination, distinction or restriction made, or any other action taken, on the basis of national origin.

3. As used in this section, “state or local public benefit” has the meaning ascribed to it in 8 U.S.C. § 1621.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 3; A 2013, 1309)

ADMINISTRATOR OF DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

NRS 422A.155 Qualifications.

1. The Administrator must:

(a) Be selected on the basis of his or her training, experience, capacity and interest in public welfare services.

(b) Have not less than 3 years of demonstrated successful experience in the administration of a public agency, with responsibility for general direction of programs of the public agency and determination of policies for the implementation of programs of the public agency, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

2. In appointing the Administrator, the Director shall, to the extent practicable, give preference to a person who has a degree in a field of social science, public administration, business administration or a related field.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 4; A 2005, 25; 2013, 1310)

NRS 422A.160 Executive Officer of Division; administration and management of Division. The Administrator:

1. Shall serve as the Executive Officer of the Division.

2. Shall establish policies for the administration of the programs of the Division and shall administer all activities and services of the Division in accordance with those policies and any regulations of the Administrator, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.

3. Is responsible for the management of the Division.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 4)

NRS 422A.162 Administration of chapter. The Administrator and the Division shall administer the provisions of this chapter, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 6)

NRS 422A.165 Reports. The Administrator shall make:

1. Such reports, subject to approval by the Director, as will comply with the requirements of federal legislation and this chapter.

2. A biennial report to the Director on the condition, operation and functioning of the Division.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 4; A 2013, 1310)

NRS 422A.170 Fiscal duties. The Administrator:

1. Is responsible for and shall supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the Division, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.

2. Shall present the biennial budget of the Division to the Legislature in conjunction with the Budget Division of the Office of Finance.

3. Shall allocate, in the interest of efficiency and economy, the State’s appropriation for the administration of each program for which the Division is responsible, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 5)

NRS 422A.175 Organization of Division; appointment of heads of sections; employees; standards of service. The Administrator:

1. May establish, consolidate and abolish sections within the Division.

2. Shall organize the Division to comply with the requirements of this chapter and with the standards required by federal legislation, subject to approval by the Director.

3. Shall appoint the heads of the sections of the Division.

4. May employ such assistants and employees as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the Division.

5. Shall set standards of service.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 5)

NRS 422A.180 Administration of oaths by Administrator and Director; testimony of witnesses; subpoenas.

1. The Administrator or a representative designated by the Administrator may administer oaths and take testimony thereunder and issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses before the Division at a designated time and place and the production of books, papers and records relative to eligibility or continued eligibility for public assistance.

2. The Director or a representative designated by the Director may administer oaths and take testimony thereunder and issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses before the Department at a designated time and place and the production of books, papers and records relative to verification of treatment and payments to a provider of medical care, remedial care or other services pursuant to the State Plan for Medicaid.

3. If a witness fails to appear or refuses to give testimony or to produce books, papers and records as required by a subpoena issued pursuant to this section, the district court of the county in which the investigation is being conducted may compel the attendance of the witness, the giving of testimony and the production of books, papers and records as required by the subpoena.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 5)

NRS 422A.185 Adoption of regulations. The Administrator may adopt such regulations as are necessary for the administration of this chapter and any program of the Division.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 5)

NRS 422A.190 Procedure for adopting, amending or repealing regulations.

1. Before adopting, amending or repealing any regulation for the administration of a program of public assistance or any other program for which the Division is responsible, the Administrator must give at least 30 days’ notice of the intended action.

2. The notice of intent to act upon a regulation must:

(a) Include a statement of the need for and purpose of the proposed regulation, and either the terms or substance of the proposed regulation or a description of the subjects and issues involved, and of the time when, the place where and the manner in which interested persons may present their views thereon.

(b) Include a statement identifying the entities that may be financially affected by the proposed regulation and the potential financial impact, if any, upon local government.

(d) Be mailed to all persons who have requested in writing that they be placed upon a mailing list, which must be kept by the Administrator for that purpose.

3. All interested persons must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit data, views or arguments upon a proposed regulation, orally or in writing. The Administrator shall consider fully all oral and written submissions relating to the proposed regulation.

4. The Administrator shall keep, retain and make available for public inspection written minutes and an audio recording or transcript of each public hearing held pursuant to this section in the manner provided in NRS 241.035. A copy of the minutes or audio recordings must be made available to a member of the public upon request at no charge pursuant to NRS 241.035.

5. No objection to any regulation on the ground of noncompliance with the procedural requirements of this section may be made more than 2 years after its effective date.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 5; A 2005, 1412; 2013, 331)

NRS 422A.195 General and miscellaneous powers and duties. The Administrator shall:

1. Supply the Director with material on which to base proposed legislation.

2. Cooperate with the Federal Government and state governments for the more effective attainment of the purposes of this chapter.

3. Coordinate the activities of the Division with other agencies, both public and private, with related or similar activities.

4. Keep a complete and accurate record of all proceedings, record and file all bonds and contracts, and assume responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents pertaining to the office of the Administrator.

5. Inform the public in regard to the activities and operation of the Division, and provide other information which will acquaint the public with problems relating to welfare.

6. Conduct studies into the causes of the social problems with which the Division is concerned.

7. Provide leadership in the community in order that all welfare activities are pointed toward the single goal of improving the public welfare.

8. Invoke any legal, equitable or special procedures for the enforcement of his or her orders or the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

9. Exercise any other powers that are necessary and proper for the standardization of state work, to expedite business, to ensure fair consideration of applications for aid and to promote the efficiency of the service provided by the Division.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 6)

ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE

Financial Administration

NRS 422A.230 Legislative appropriations; disbursements.

1. Money to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, any federal money allotted to the State of Nevada pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Program for Child Care and Development, must be provided by appropriation by the Legislature from the State General Fund.

2. Disbursements for the purposes of this chapter must be made upon claims duly filed and allowed in the same manner as other money in the State Treasury is disbursed.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)

NRS 422A.232 Gifts and grants of money to Division: Deposit in Division of Welfare and Supportive Services’ Gift and Cooperative Account; use; approval of claims by Administrator.

1. Any gifts or grants of money which the Division is authorized to accept must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services’ Gift and Cooperative Account in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Gift Fund.

2. Money in the Account must be used for welfare purposes only and expended in accordance with the terms of the gift or grant.

3. All claims must be approved by the Administrator before they are paid.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)

NRS 422A.235 Deposit of money received for certain programs in appropriate accounts of Division in State General Fund. Any federal money allotted to the State of Nevada for public assistance programs and other programs for which the Division is responsible and such other money as may be received by the State for such purposes must, except as otherwise provided in NRS 425.363, be deposited in the appropriate accounts of the Division in the State General Fund.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)

NRS 422A.240 Acceptance of Social Security Act and federal money.

1. The State of Nevada assents to the purposes of the Act of Congress of the United States entitled the “Social Security Act,” approved August 14, 1935, and assents to such additional federal legislation as is not inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter and NRS 432.010 to 432.085, inclusive.

2. The State of Nevada further accepts, with the approval of the Governor, the appropriations of money by Congress in pursuance of the Social Security Act and authorizes the receipt of such money into the State Treasury for the use of the Department in accordance with this chapter, NRS 432.010 to 432.085, inclusive, and the conditions imposed by the Social Security Act.

3. The State of Nevada may accept, with the approval of the Governor, any additional funds which may become or are made available for extension of programs and services administered by the Department under the provisions of the Social Security Act. Such money must be deposited in the State Treasury for the use of the Department in accordance with this chapter, NRS 432.010 to 432.085, inclusive, and the conditions and purposes under which granted by the Federal Government.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)

NRS 422A.245 Acceptance of increased benefits of future congressional legislation; regulations. If Congress passes any law increasing the participation of the Federal Government in a Nevada program for public assistance, whether relating to eligibility for assistance or otherwise:

1. The Director may accept, with the approval of the Governor, the increased benefits of such congressional legislation; and

2. The Administrator may adopt any regulations required by the Federal Government as a condition of acceptance.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)

NRS 422A.250 Contract or agreement with Federal Government by Director. The Director shall have the power to sign and execute, in the name of the State, by “The Department of Health and Human Services,” any contract or agreement with the Federal Government or its agencies.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7)

NRS 422A.252 Contracts for cooperation with governmental entities and others; effect of payments to Division for such cooperation; immunity from and limitations on liability not waived.

1. For the purposes of this chapter, the Department through the Division may cooperate, financially or otherwise, and execute contracts or agreements with the Federal Government, any federal department or agency, any other state department or agency, a county, a city, a public district or any political subdivision of this State, a public or private corporation, an individual or a group of individuals. Such a contract or agreement may include provisions whereby the Division will provide staff, services or other resources, or any combination thereof, without payment, to further the purposes of the contract or agreement. If the contract or agreement includes a provision whereby the Division is paid for the provision of staff, services or other resources, the payment will be reimbursed directly to the Division’s budget. Cooperation pursuant to this section does not of itself relieve any person, department, agency or political subdivision of any responsibility or liability existing under any provision of law.

2. If the Administrator or the Administrator’s designee enters into a contract or agreement pursuant to subsection 1 with a private nonprofit corporation, the contract or agreement may allow:

(a) The Division to enter and inspect any premises which are related to services provided under the contract or agreement and to inspect any records which are related to services provided under the contract or agreement to ensure the welfare of any consumer served by the private nonprofit corporation under the contract or agreement;

(b) The Division and the private nonprofit corporation to share confidential information concerning any consumer served by the private nonprofit corporation under the contract or agreement; and

(c) The private nonprofit corporation to assign rights and obligations of the private nonprofit corporation under the contract or agreement to the Division.

3. The State, the Department and the Division do not waive any immunity from liability or limitation on liability provided by law by entering into a contract or agreement pursuant to this section and any such contract or agreement must include a provision to that effect.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 315)

NRS 422A.260 State plans for certain programs: Development, adoption and revision by Director; Division required to comply.

1. The Director shall adopt each state plan required by the Federal Government, either directly or as a condition to the receipt of federal money, for the administration of any public assistance or other program for which the Division is responsible. Such a plan must set forth, regarding the particular program to which the plan applies:

(a) The requirements for eligibility;

(b) The nature and amounts of grants and other assistance which may be provided;

(d) Such other provisions relating to the development and administration of the program as the Director deems necessary.

2. In developing and revising such a plan, the Director shall consider, among other things:

(a) The amount of money available from the Federal Government;

(b) The conditions attached to the acceptance of that money; and

Ê for the particular program to which the plan applies.

3. The Division shall make available to members of the general public a summary of the State Plan for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families established pursuant to this section.

4. The Division shall comply with each state plan adopted pursuant to this section.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 8)

Investigations and Hearings

NRS 422A.270 Legal advisers for Division. The Attorney General and the deputies of the Attorney General are the legal advisers for the Division.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 9)

NRS 422A.275 Appeal to Department by applicant for or recipient of public assistance or services; notice of initial decision; hearing.

1. Subject to the provisions of subsection 2, if an application for public assistance or claim for services is not acted upon by the Department within a reasonable time after the filing of the application or claim for services, or is denied in whole or in part, or if any grant of public assistance or claim for services is reduced, suspended or terminated, the applicant for or recipient of public assistance or services may appeal to the Department and may be represented in the appeal by counsel or by another representative chosen by the applicant or recipient.

2. Upon the initial decision to deny, reduce, suspend or terminate public assistance or services, the Department shall notify that applicant or recipient of its decision, the regulations involved and the right to request a hearing within a certain period. If a request for a hearing is received within that period, the Department shall notify that person of the time, place and nature of the hearing. The Department shall provide an opportunity for a hearing of that appeal and shall review the case regarding all matters alleged in that appeal.

3. The Department is not required to grant a hearing pursuant to this section if the request for the hearing is based solely upon the provisions of a federal law or a law of this State that requires an automatic adjustment to the amount of public assistance or services that may be received by an applicant or recipient.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 9)

1. At any hearing held pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 422A.275, opportunity must be afforded all parties to respond and present evidence and argument on all issues involved.

2. Unless precluded by law, informal disposition may be made of any hearing by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order or default.

3. The record of a hearing must include:

(a) All pleadings, motions and intermediate rulings.

(b) Evidence received or considered.

(d) Any decision, opinion or report by the hearing officer presiding at the hearing.

4. Oral proceedings, or any part thereof, must be transcribed on request of any party seeking judicial review of the decision.

5. Findings of fact must be based exclusively on substantial evidence.

6. Any employee or other representative of the Department who investigated or made the initial decision to deny, modify or cancel a grant of public assistance or services shall not participate in the making of any decision made pursuant to the hearing.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 9)

NRS 422A.285 Hearing: Evidence. In any hearing held pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 422A.275:

1. Irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence must be excluded. Unless it is privileged pursuant to chapter 49 of NRS, evidence, including, without limitation, hearsay, may be admitted if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonable and prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. Objections to evidentiary offers may be made. Subject to the requirements of this subsection, if a hearing will be expedited and the interests of the parties will not be prejudiced substantially, any part of the evidence may be received in written form.

2. Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts. Upon request, parties must be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original.

3. Each party may call and examine witnesses, introduce exhibits, cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues whether or not the matter was covered in the direct examination, impeach any witness, regardless of which party first called the witness to testify, and rebut the evidence against the party.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 10)

NRS 422A.290 Hearing: Person with communications disability entitled to services of interpreter. Any person who is:

1. The subject of a hearing conducted under the authority of the Division; or

2. A witness at that hearing,

Ê and who is a person with a communications disability as defined in NRS 50.050, is entitled to the services of an interpreter at public expense in accordance with the provisions of NRS 50.050 to 50.053, inclusive. The interpreter must be appointed by the person who presides at the hearing.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 10; A 2007, 174)

NRS 422A.295 Contents and delivery of decision or order of hearing officer; petition for judicial review; filing of decision and record with court.

1. A decision or order issued by a hearing officer must be in writing. A final decision must include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated. Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory or regulatory language, must be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. A copy of the decision or order must be delivered by certified mail to each party and to the attorney or other representative of each party.

2. The Department or an applicant for or recipient of public assistance or services may, at any time within 90 days after the date on which the written notice of the decision is mailed, petition the district court of the judicial district in which the applicant for or recipient of public assistance or services resides to review the decision. The district court shall review the decision on the record of the case before the hearing officer. The decision and record must be certified as correct and filed with the clerk of the court by the Department.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 10)

NRS 422A.300 Judicial review: Taking of additional evidence; limitations on review; grounds for reversal; appeal to appellate court.

1. Before the date set by the court for hearing, an application may be made to the court by motion, with notice to the opposing party and an opportunity for that party to respond, for leave to present additional evidence. If it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and that there were good reasons for failure to present it in the proceeding before the Department, the court may order that the additional evidence be taken before the Department upon conditions determined by the court. The Department may modify its findings and decision by reason of the additional evidence and shall file that evidence and any modifications, new findings or decisions with the reviewing court.

2. The review must be conducted by the court without a jury and must be confined to the record. In cases of alleged irregularities in procedure before the Department, not shown in the record, proof thereon may be taken in the court. The court, at the request of either party, shall hear oral argument and receive written briefs.

3. The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the Department as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm the decision of the Department or remand the case for further proceedings. The court may reverse the decision and remand the case to the Department for further proceedings if substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because the Department’s findings, inferences, conclusions or decisions are:

(a) In violation of constitutional, regulatory or statutory provisions;

(b) In excess of the statutory authority of the Department;

(d) Affected by other error of law;

(e) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative and substantial evidence on the whole record; or

(f) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion.

4. An aggrieved party may obtain review of any final judgment of the district court by appeal to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution. The appeal must be taken in the manner provided for civil cases.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 10; A 2013, 1782)

NRS 422A.305 Forms of reports and records to be kept by persons subject to supervision or investigation by Division. To ensure accuracy, uniformity and completeness in statistics and information, the Division may prescribe forms of reports and records to be kept by all persons, associations or institutions, subject to its supervision or investigation, and each such person, association or institution shall keep such records and render such reports in the form so prescribed.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 11)

Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients

NRS 422A.325 Assistance not assignable or subject to process or bankruptcy law. Assistance awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is not transferable or assignable at law or in equity, and none of the money paid or payable under this chapter is subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 12)

NRS 422A.330 Assistance subject to future amending and repealing acts. All assistance awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is awarded and held subject to the provisions of any amending or repealing act that may be enacted, and no recipient has any claim for assistance or otherwise by reason of the assistance being affected in any way by an amending or repealing act.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 12)

NRS 422A.332 Recipients of public assistance: Immunization of dependent children.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, as a condition to the receipt of public assistance, a recipient must:

(a) Ensure that each dependent child for whom the recipient is receiving assistance has received the standard immunizations established for children by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 439.550.

(b) Within 6 months after the determination of the eligibility of the recipient for public assistance, submit to the Division, in the manner specified in NRS 432A.230 and 432A.260 for admission to a child care facility, proof that each dependent child for whom the recipient is receiving assistance has received those standard immunizations.

2. The Division shall advise each recipient of the availability of those standard immunizations through clinics for the immunization of children held pursuant to NRS 439.535.

3. The Division shall waive the requirements of subsection 1 if the failure to immunize a dependent child is because of a religious belief or medical condition and the recipient submits to the Division a written statement of that fact in the manner specified in NRS 432A.240 or 432A.250 for admission to a child care facility.

4. A head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families who does not comply with the requirements of this section:

(a) Shall be deemed to have failed to comply with the terms of the plan for personal responsibility signed by the head of the household pursuant to NRS 422A.535; and

(b) Is subject to the penalties prescribed by the Division pursuant to NRS 422A.560 for failing to comply with the terms of that plan.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 13)

NRS 422A.333 Recipients of public assistance: Attendance of children at school and assistance with their academic performance. [Effective through June 30, 2024.]

1. A recipient who has control or charge of a child who is not less than 7 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age, must comply with the provisions of NRS 392.040 with respect to that child.

2. If the head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families has control or charge of a child who is not less than 7 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age, the head of the household shall take every reasonable action to ensure that the child is not at risk of failing to advance to the next grade level in school.

3. If the head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families has control or charge of a child who is not less than 7 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age and:

(a) The head of the household does not comply with the provisions of NRS 392.040 with respect to that child; or

(b) That child is at risk of failing to advance to the next grade level in school,

Ê the Division shall require the head of the household to review with the Division the personal responsibility plan signed by the head of household pursuant to NRS 422A.535 and revise the plan as necessary to assist the head of the household in complying with the provisions of NRS 392.040 and helping the child to improve his or her academic performance.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 13; A 2013, 1311)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 422A.360)

NRS 422A.333 Recipients of public assistance: Attendance of children at school and assistance with their academic performance. [Effective July 1, 2024.]

1. A recipient who has control or charge of a child who is not less than 6 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age, must comply with the provisions of NRS 392.040 with respect to that child.

2. If the head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families has control or charge of a child who is not less than 6 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age, the head of the household shall take every reasonable action to ensure that the child is not at risk of failing to advance to the next grade level in school.

3. If the head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families has control or charge of a child who is not less than 6 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age and:

(a) The head of the household does not comply with the provisions of NRS 392.040 with respect to that child; or

(b) That child is at risk of failing to advance to the next grade level in school,

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 13; A 2013, 1311; 2023, 1088, effective July 1, 2024)

State Plan for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program

NRS 422A.3351 Application for Medicaid: Statements regarding action for recovery and civil liability of recipient. Each application for Medicaid must include a statement that:

1. Any assistance paid on behalf of a recipient may be recovered in an action filed against the estate of the recipient or the spouse of the recipient; and

2. Any person who signs an application for Medicaid and fails to report to the Department:

(a) Any required information which the recipient knew at the time the recipient signed the application; or

(b) Within the period allowed by the Department, any required information which the recipient obtained after the recipient filed the application,

Ê may be personally liable for any money incorrectly paid to the recipient.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1307)

NRS 422A.336 Denial of application for Children’s Health Insurance Program: Notice; review of case and hearing; regulations; review by court.

1. If the Division denies an application for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the Division shall provide written notice of the decision to the applicant. An applicant who disagrees with the denial of the application may request a review of the case and a hearing before an impartial hearing officer by filing a written request within 30 days after the date of the notice of the decision at the address specified in the notice.

2. The Division shall adopt regulations regarding the review and hearing before an impartial hearing officer. The decision of the hearing officer must be in writing.

3. The applicant may, at any time within 30 days after the date on which the written decision is mailed, petition the district court of the judicial district in which the applicant resides to review the decision. The district court shall review the decision on the record. The decision and record must be certified as correct and filed with the court by the Administrator.

4. The review by the court must be in accordance with NRS 422.279.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1308)

Public Assistance

NRS 422A.338 Duties of Department regarding welfare activities and services. The Department shall:

1. Administer all public welfare programs of this State, including:

(a) State Supplementary Assistance;

(b) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families;

(d) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance;

(e) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance;

(f) The Program for Child Care and Development;

(g) The Program for the Enforcement of Child Support;

(h) The Children’s Health Insurance Program; and

(i) Other welfare activities and services provided for by the laws of this State.

2. Act as the single state agency of the State of Nevada and its political subdivisions in the administration of any federal money granted to the State of Nevada to aid in the furtherance of any of the services and activities set forth in subsection 1.

3. Cooperate with the Federal Government in adopting state plans, in all matters of mutual concern, including adoption of methods of administration found by the Federal Government to be necessary for the efficient operation of welfare programs, and in increasing the efficiency of welfare programs by prompt and judicious use of new federal grants which will assist the Department in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.

4. Observe and study the changing nature and extent of welfare needs and develop through tests and demonstrations effective ways of meeting those needs and employ or contract for personnel and services supported by legislative appropriations from the State General Fund or money from federal or other sources.

5. Enter into reciprocal agreements with other states relative to public assistance, welfare services and institutional care, when deemed necessary or convenient by the Director.

6. Make such agreements with the Federal Government as may be necessary to carry out the Supplemental Security Income Program.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 7; A 2013, 1310)

1. The Department shall:

(a) Calculate the 36-month period prescribed by 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)(2) such that the period begins and ends on fixed, definite dates that are the same for each recipient of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in this State and runs continuously.

(b) Seek a waiver pursuant to 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)(4) whenever this State or any portion thereof is eligible for a waiver under the provisions of that section to allow a group of persons who are otherwise subject to the 3-month limit to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits pursuant to 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)(2) to continue to receive such benefits without meeting the federal requirements.

(c) Adopt regulations to establish a voluntary workfare program in accordance with the requirements set forth in 7 C.F.R. § 273.7(m)(8) to allow a person to meet the eligibility requirements set forth in 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)(2) by participating in such a program. The voluntary workfare program must provide that participants will receive benefits at a rate equivalent to the state minimum wage.

2. The Division may:

(a) To the extent authorized by the provisions of 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)(6), grant exemptions to persons from the 3-month limit to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits pursuant to 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)(2); and

(b) Prioritize a person for such an exemption:

(1) If the person works more than 20 hours per week for part of a year and less than 20 hours per week for the remainder of the year;

(2) For 1 year after the person was discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard;

(3) If the person does not have custody of his or her child but is responsible for child support; or

(4) If the person is an unpaid caregiver for a parent, child or sibling who is elderly or disabled.

3. The Division may contract with appropriate persons or entities to assist in determining whether a person is eligible to receive benefits under the provisions of any waiver granted pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 or is eligible for any available exemption from the 3-month limit for receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits prescribed by 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)(2).

(Added to NRS by 2017, 1996)

1. To restrict the use or disclosure of any information concerning applicants for and recipients of public assistance or assistance pursuant to the Children’s Health Insurance Program to purposes directly connected to the administration of this chapter, and to provide safeguards therefor, under the applicable provisions of the Social Security Act, the Division shall establish and enforce reasonable regulations governing the custody, use and preservation of any records, files and communications filed with the Division.

2. If, pursuant to a specific statute or a regulation of the Division, names and addresses of, or information concerning, applicants for and recipients of assistance, including, without limitation, assistance pursuant to the Children’s Health Insurance Program, are furnished to or held by any other agency or department of government, such agency or department of government is bound by the regulations of the Division prohibiting the publication of lists and records thereof or their use for purposes not directly connected with the administration of this chapter.

3. Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of this chapter, no person may publish, disclose or use, or permit or cause to be published, disclosed or used, any confidential information pertaining to a recipient of assistance, including, without limitation, a recipient of assistance pursuant to the Children’s Health Insurance Program, under the provisions of this chapter.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 12)

NRS 422A.343 Department to provide list of persons who receive public assistance for use in selection of jury; reimbursement for cost.

1. Upon the request of a district judge or jury commissioner, the Department shall provide to the district judge or jury commissioner a list of the names and addresses of persons who receive public assistance for use in the selection of jurors pursuant to NRS 6.045.

2. A district judge or jury commissioner who requests the list of recipients pursuant to subsection 1 shall reimburse the Department for the reasonable cost of compiling the list.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1780)

NRS 422A.345 Eligibility for certain public assistance of person convicted of felony involving possession, use or distribution of controlled substance.

1. A person who has been convicted of a felony, an element of which is the possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance, may receive any public assistance for which he or she is otherwise eligible. Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 862a(d)(1)(A), all persons domiciled in this State are exempt from the application of 21 U.S.C. § 862a(a).

2. As used in this section, “controlled substance” has the meaning ascribed to it in 21 U.S.C. § 802(6).

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 12; A 2021, 73)

NRS 422A.350 Identification and referral of victims of domestic violence; restricted disclosure of determination.

1. The Division shall:

(a) Periodically evaluate recipients of public assistance pursuant to this chapter to identify recipients who are victims of domestic violence.

(b) Refer a recipient who it determines is a victim of domestic violence to appropriate counseling or other supportive services available in the community in which the recipient resides.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Division shall not disclose to any person other than the victim that a determination of domestic violence has been made pursuant to this section. The Division may disclose the information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services or his or her designee for the purposes of including that information in the Federal Parent Locator Service established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 653.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 13)

NRS 422A.365 Prohibition against denial, reduction, discontinuance or termination of public assistance in violation of federal requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Division shall not, pursuant to this chapter, deny, reduce, discontinue or terminate any public assistance in violation of any requirement of federal law or condition to the receipt of federal money.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 14)

NRS 422A.370 Expedited application for treatment or services for certain persons.

1. If a person who is referred for treatment for mental health issues, treatment for substance use disorders or any other treatment or service by an agency which provides child welfare services or by a court in a case involving a report of child abuse or neglect, the Division shall expedite the application of the person for such treatment or services to ensure that the person receives the treatment or services in a timely manner.

2. As used in this section, “agency which provides child welfare services” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.030.

(Added to NRS by 2009, 329)

NRS 422A.372 Provision of public assistance to qualified persons who are not citizens or nationals of United States.

1. The Department shall provide public assistance pursuant to:

(a) The program established to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families;

(b) Medicaid; or

Ê to a qualified person who is not a citizen or national of the United States who complies with the requirements established by the Department pursuant to federal law and this chapter for the receipt of benefits pursuant to that program.

2. A person who is not a citizen or national of the United States is considered “qualified” for the purposes of subsection 1 if the person meets the requirements of 8 U.S.C. § 1641(b).

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 9; A 2013, 1311)

1. To the extent authorized by federal law and to the extent that federal funding is available, the Department shall authorize recipients of benefits provided under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children established by 42 U.S.C. § 1786 to use such benefits to purchase menstrual products.

2. The Department shall take any action necessary to obtain federal authorization and federal funding to carry out the provisions of subsection 1, including, without limitation, applying for any necessary federal waiver.

3. To the extent that money is available for this purpose, the Department, through the Division, may establish and administer a program to provide assistance for the purpose of purchasing menstrual products to recipients of benefits provided through programs for which the Division is responsible. The Department may accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for the purpose of establishing and administering such a program.

4. As used in this section, “menstrual products” includes, without limitation, sanitary napkins, tampons or similar products used in connection with the menstrual cycle.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 2089)

NRS 422A.376 Recovery of benefits paid for public assistance under certain circumstances; powers and duties of Department; duty to reimburse Department; waiver of repayment.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Department shall, to the extent that it is not prohibited by federal law, recover from a recipient of public assistance, the estate of the recipient or a person who signed the application for public assistance on behalf of the recipient an amount not to exceed the amount of public assistance incorrectly paid to the recipient, if the person who signed the application:

(a) Failed to report any required information to the Department that the person knew at the time the person signed the application;

(b) Refused to provide financial information regarding the recipient’s income and assets, including, without limitation, information regarding any transfers or assignments of income or assets;

(c) Concealed information regarding the existence, transfer or disposition of the recipient’s income and assets with the intent of enabling a recipient to meet any eligibility requirement for public assistance;

(d) Made any false representation regarding the recipient’s income and assets, including, without limitation, any information regarding any transfers or assignments of income or assets; or

(e) Failed to report to the Department within the period allowed by the Department any required information that the person obtained after the person filed the application.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a recipient of incorrectly paid public assistance or a person who signed the application for public benefits on behalf of the recipient shall reimburse the Department or appropriate state agency for the value of the incorrectly paid public assistance.

3. The Director or a person designated by the Director may, to the extent that it is not prohibited by federal law, determine the amount of, and settle, adjust, compromise or deny a claim against a recipient of public assistance, the estate of the recipient or a person who signed the application for public assistance on behalf of the recipient.

4. The Director may, to the extent that it is not prohibited by federal law, waive the repayment of public assistance incorrectly paid to a recipient if the incorrect payment was not the result of an intentional misrepresentation or omission by the recipient and if repayment would cause an undue hardship to the recipient. The Director shall, by regulation, establish the terms and conditions of such a waiver, including, without limitation, the circumstances that constitute undue hardship.

5. As used in this section, “public assistance” does not include Medicaid.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1308)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 422A.3352)

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF RELATIVES

NRS 422A.460 Liability of spouse or parent for minor child.

1. Spouse for spouse and parents for minor children are liable for the support of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance.

2. The Division shall investigate the ability of responsible relatives to contribute to the support of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance and shall determine the amount of such support for which such relative is responsible.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 14)

NRS 422A.465 Written statement of responsible relative; perjury. Written statements of information required from responsible relatives of applicants or recipients need not be under oath, but any person signing such statements who willfully states therein as true any material matter which the person knows to be false is subject to all the penalties for perjury as provided by law.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 14)

NRS 422A.470 Enforcement of support by legal action. The Division shall advise the Attorney General of the failure of a responsible relative to contribute to the support of a recipient of public assistance as required by law. The Attorney General shall cause appropriate legal action to be taken to enforce such support and, in addition, may collect a reasonable fee which must be added to the costs of the action in any justice court of the State, the expense of such fee and costs to be borne by the relative. Any fees collected by the Attorney General under the provisions of this section must be deposited in the State General Fund in the State Treasury.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 14)

NRS 422A.475 Liability of relative not grounds for denying or discontinuing public assistance; acceptance of assistance constitutes consent by recipient to suit against responsible relative. The liability of a relative to contribute to the support of a recipient of public assistance established by this chapter is not grounds for denying or discontinuing public assistance to any person, but by accepting such public assistance, the recipient thereof shall be deemed to consent to suit in his or her name by the county against such responsible living relative or relatives and to secure an order for his or her support.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 14)

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

General Provisions

NRS 422A.477 “Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence” defined. As used in NRS 422A.477 to 422A.497, inclusive, “Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence” means the Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence created by NRS 422A.478.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1547)

Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence

NRS 422A.478 Creation; membership; Chair; Vice Chair.

1. The Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence is hereby created.

2. The Council is composed of the following voting members:

(a) The Lieutenant Governor or his or her designee;

(b) The State Treasurer or his or her designee;

(d) The Director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation or his or her designee;

(e) The Attorney General or his or her designee;

(f) The Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development or his or her designee;

(g) The Superintendent of Public Instruction of the Department of Education or his or her designee;

(h) The following five voting members, appointed by the State Treasurer:

(1) A representative of:

(I) An authority, as defined in NRS 315.170;

(II) The Nevada Rural Housing Authority created by NRS 315.977; or

(III) A nonprofit organization which primarily provides affordable housing developments that are financed, wholly or in part, with low-income housing tax credits, private activity bonds or money from a governmental entity for affordable housing, including, without limitation, money received pursuant to the HOME Investment Partnerships Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12701 et seq.;

(2) A representative of an agency which provides child welfare services, as defined in NRS 432B.030, operating in a county whose population is 700,000 or more;

(3) A representative of the Nevada System of Higher Education;

(4) A representative of Workforce Connections or its successor organization; and

(5) A representative with knowledge, skill and experience in programs designed for recipients of public assistance or social services.

3. The State Treasurer or his or her designee shall serve as Chair of the Council.

4. The Lieutenant Governor or his or her designee shall serve as Vice Chair of the Council.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1548)

NRS 422A.479 Vacancy. Any member appointed by the State Treasurer to fill a vacancy in the appointed membership of the Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence occurring before the expiration of a term shall be appointed by the State Treasurer for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1548)

NRS 422A.480 Bylaws; meetings; quorum; compliance with Open Meeting Law.

1. The Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence may prescribe such bylaws as it deems necessary for its operation.

2. The Council shall meet at the call of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but not less than quarterly.

3. A majority of the voting members of the Council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those voting members present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Council.

4. The Council and any working groups appointed pursuant to NRS 422A.483 shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS and shall conduct all meetings in accordance with that chapter.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1548)

NRS 422A.481 Compensation of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses; members who are public employees.

1. To the extent that money is available for this purpose, the Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence may provide:

(a) Compensation of not more than $80 per day to each member of the Council who is not a public employee while engaged in the business of the Council; and

(b) The per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally to each member of the Council while engaged in the business of the Council.

2. A member of the Council who is a public employee may not receive any compensation for his or her services as a member of the Council. Any member of the Council who is a public employee must be granted administrative leave from the duties of the member to engage in the business of the Council without loss of his or her regular compensation. Such leave must not reduce the amount of the member’s other accrued leave.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1549)

NRS 422A.482 Duties. The Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence shall:

1. Develop statewide priorities and strategies for helping persons who receive public assistance or social services so that the state agencies may collectively help increase the financial independence of such persons.

2. Coordinate with all state agencies that work with persons who receive public assistance or social services so that the state agencies may collectively help increase the financial independence of such persons.

3. Oversee the Individual Development Account Program established pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497, inclusive, if that Program is established.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1549)

NRS 422A.483 Working groups: Appointment by Chair; members who are public employees.

1. The Chair of the Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence may, with the approval of the Council, appoint any working groups deemed necessary by the Chair to assist in carrying out the duties of the Council. If a working group is appointed, the Chair shall appoint to the working group the number of voting members that the Chair determines to be appropriate. The Chair may appoint any person the Chair deems appropriate to serve on a working group, except that a working group must include at least one member of the Council.

2. If a member of a working group formed pursuant to subsection 1 is a public employee, the member’s employer must grant the member administrative leave from his or her duties to serve on the working group without loss of the member’s regular compensation and without reducing the amount of any other leave the member may have accrued.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1549)

NRS 422A.484 Staff assistance. To the extent that money is available for this purpose, the State Treasurer shall provide such staff assistance to the Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence as the State Treasurer deems appropriate and may designate the Office of the State Treasurer to provide such assistance.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1549)

NRS 422A.485 Gifts, grants, donations and other money. The Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence may apply for and receive gifts, grants, donations or other money from governmental and private agencies, affiliated associations and other persons to carry out the provisions of NRS 422A.477 to 422A.486, inclusive, and to defray expenses incurred by the Council in the discharge of its duties.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1549)

NRS 422A.486 Annual report. On or before February 15 of each year, the State Treasurer shall, if money is available:

1. Prepare a report setting forth the activities of the Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence; and

2. Submit a copy of the report to:

(a) The Governor; and

(b) The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to:

(1) If the Legislature is in session, the standing committees of the Legislature which have jurisdiction of the subject matter; or

(2) If the Legislature is not in session, the Legislative Commission.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1550)

Individual Development Account Program

NRS 422A.487 Definitions. As used in NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 422A.488 to 422A.491, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1550)

NRS 422A.488 “Account holder” defined. “Account holder” means a person who:

1. Qualifies to become an account holder pursuant to NRS 422A.493; and

2. Has established an individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.494.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1550)

NRS 422A.489 “Fiduciary organization” defined. “Fiduciary organization” means an organization that is selected pursuant to NRS 422A.496 to administer state money directed to individual development accounts and is a nonprofit organization which:

1. Conducts fundraising activities; and

2. Is exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3).

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1550)

NRS 422A.490 “Financial institution” defined. “Financial institution” means a depository institution or any other institution regulated pursuant to title 55 of NRS. The term includes, without limitation, a holding company, affiliate or subsidiary of such an institution.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1550)

NRS 422A.491 “Program” defined. “Program” means the Individual Development Account Program established pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1550)

NRS 422A.492 Establishment of Program under certain circumstances; solicitation of gifts, grants and donations; authorized activities of Program. The Office of the State Treasurer:

1. Shall solicit and apply for gifts, grants and donations for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497, inclusive, including, without limitation, to fund matching payments by fiduciary institutions pursuant to NRS 422A.495 and fund the instruction and training required by NRS 315.515, 315.9945, 422.399, 424.089 and 432B.650 and paragraph (m) of subsection 1 of NRS 226.110.

2. To the extent that sufficient money is obtained pursuant to subsection 1, shall establish the Individual Development Account Program.

3. If the Program is established, may:

(a) Transfer a portion of the money obtained pursuant to subsection 1 to:

(1) The Department of Health and Human Services to provide the instruction required by NRS 422.399;

(2) Each licensing authority, as defined in NRS 424.016, to provide the instruction required by NRS 424.089;

(3) Each agency which provides child welfare services, as defined in NRS 432B.030, to provide the instruction required by NRS 432B.650; and

(4) Each authority, as defined in NRS 315.170, and the Nevada Rural Housing Authority created by NRS 315.977, to provide the instruction required by NRS 315.515 and 315.9945, respectively; and

(b) Select one or more fiduciary organizations pursuant to NRS 422A.496.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1550)

NRS 422A.493 Establishment of individual development account by qualified person; qualifications to become account holder; requirements for certain account holders and fiduciary organizations.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, a person who qualifies to become an account holder pursuant to subsection 2 may, if the Individual Development Account Program is established and sufficient money is available, establish an individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497, inclusive.

2. To qualify to become an account holder, a person must be:

(a) A resident of this State;

(b) Twelve years of age or older; and

(1) A tenant of a housing project operated by:

(I) A local housing authority pursuant to NRS 315.140 to 315.7813, inclusive;

(II) The Nevada Rural Housing Authority pursuant to NRS 315.961 to 315.99874, inclusive; or

(2) A recipient of Medicaid;

(3) A provider of foster care who establishes an individual development account for a child placed in the care of the provider of foster care pursuant to NRS 424.088; or

(4) A relative or a fictive kin with whom a child is placed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 6 of NRS 432B.390 who establishes an individual development account for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.645.

3. To establish an individual development account pursuant to subsection 1, the account holder and a fiduciary organization must enter into an agreement wherein the account holder deposits funds into a financial institution in this State and the fiduciary organization deposits matching funds into the financial institution in this State pursuant to NRS 422A.495 with the goal of enabling the account holder to accumulate assets for use toward achieving a specific purpose authorized by the fiduciary organization pursuant to NRS 422A.494.

4. Except for a provider of foster care or a relative or fictive kin with whom a child is placed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 6 of NRS 432B.390 or for a child for whom an individual development account is established by a provider of foster care or such a relative or fictive kin, every account holder, with support from the fiduciary organization, shall develop a personal development plan to increase the financial independence of the account holder and the household of the account holder through achievement of the authorized purpose of the individual development account. The account holder shall specify in the personal development plan the purpose for the use of the money in the individual development account. Such purposes must comply with NRS 422A.494. In providing support to an account holder, the fiduciary organization shall ensure that:

(a) Instruction in financial literacy is provided to the account holder; and

(b) Mentorship or financial coaching services are provided to the account holder.

5. The fiduciary organization may contract for the services of an independent contractor to provide the instruction and mentorship or financial coaching services required pursuant to subsection 4.

6. A fiduciary organization shall refuse to allow a person who qualifies to become an account holder pursuant to subsection 2 to establish an individual development account if establishment of the individual development account would result in the members of the household of the person, as defined in NRS 422A.494, having more than two individual development accounts.

7. As used in this section, “local housing authority” means an authority as defined in NRS 315.170.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1551)

1. A person may:

(a) Enter into an agreement with a fiduciary organization to establish an individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.493 only for a purpose authorized by the fiduciary organization; and

(b) After establishing an individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.493, withdraw money from the individual development account only for a purpose authorized by the fiduciary organization.

2. A fiduciary organization may authorize the establishment of an individual development account and the withdrawal of money from the individual development account for one or more of the following purposes:

(a) The acquisition of postsecondary education or job training.

(b) If the account holder has established the individual development account for the benefit of a member of his or her household who is under 18 years of age, the payment of expenses for extracurricular activities, not including the payment of tuition, that are designed to prepare the member for postsecondary education or job training.

(c) The purchase of a primary residence. In addition to paying the price of purchasing the residence, the account holder may use money in the individual development account to pay any usual or reasonable settlement, financing or other closing costs. Unless the account holder was displaced from the residence, had lost ownership of the residence as a result of a divorce or is the owner of a manufactured home, the account holder must not have owned or held any interest in a residence during the 3 years immediately preceding the purchase.

(d) The rental of a primary residence. The account holder may use money in the individual development account to pay for security deposits, the rent for the first and last month of the rental period, any application fees and any other expenses necessary to move into the primary residence, as specified in the personal development plan for increasing the financial independence of the account holder developed pursuant to NRS 422A.493.

(e) The establishment of a small business. The account holder may use money in the individual development account to pay for expenses related to establishing the small business, to hire employees and to use for working capital pursuant to a business plan. The business plan must have been developed by a financial institution, nonprofit organization or other agent which has demonstrated expertise in business and which has been approved by the fiduciary organization. The business plan must include a description of the services or goods to be sold, a marketing plan and projected financial statements.

(f) Improvements, repairs or modifications necessary to make or keep the primary residence of the account holder habitable or accessible for the account holder or a member of his or her household.

(g) The purchase of equipment, technology or specialized training that is required for the account holder to become competitive in obtaining or maintaining employment or to establish or maintain a business, as specified in the personal development plan for increasing the financial independence of the account holder developed pursuant to NRS 422A.493.

(h) The purchase or repair of a vehicle, as specified in the personal development plan for increasing the financial independence of the account holder developed pursuant to NRS 422A.493.

(i) The saving of money for retirement, as specified in the personal development plan for increasing the financial independence of the account holder developed pursuant to NRS 422A.493.

(j) The payment of debts owed for educational or medical purposes when the account holder is saving for another authorized purpose, as specified in the personal development plan for increasing the financial independence of the account holder developed pursuant to NRS 422A.493.

(k) The creation or improvement of the credit score of the account holder by obtaining a secured loan or a financial product that is designed to improve credit, as specified in the personal development plan for increasing the financial independence of the account holder developed pursuant to NRS 422A.493.

(l) The replacement of the primary residence of the account holder when such replacement offers a significant opportunity to improve the habitability or energy efficiency of the primary residence.

(m) The payment of medical expenses incurred by the account holder or a member of his or her household.

3. If the account holder is a child for whom a provider of foster care established an individual development account pursuant to NRS 424.088 or a child for whom a relative or fictive kin established an individual development account pursuant to NRS 432B.645 and such an account holder seeks to withdraw money from the individual development account for a purpose authorized pursuant to subsection 2 that requires information to be specified in the personal development plan for increasing the financial independence of the account holder, the account holder shall develop a personal development plan that substantially complies with subsection 4 of NRS 422A.493.

4. If the account holder of an individual development account established for the purpose set forth in paragraph (i) of subsection 2 has achieved the purpose of the account holder in accordance with the personal development plan developed pursuant to NRS 422A.493, the account holder may withdraw, or authorize the withdrawal of, all deposits, including, without limitation, matching deposits and interest accrued on deposits, in the individual development account by rolling over the entire withdrawal amount into an individual retirement account, a retirement plan or a similar account or plan established under the Internal Revenue Service. Upon the withdrawal of all deposits in the individual development account, the fiduciary organization shall terminate the account relationship with the account holder.

5. If an account holder withdraws money from an individual development account without receiving the authorization of the fiduciary organization pursuant to subsection 2, the fiduciary organization may remove the account holder from the Program.

6. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 424.088 and 432B.645, if the account holder moves outside of this State or is otherwise unable to continue in the Program, the fiduciary organization may remove the account holder from the Program.

7. If an account holder is removed from the Program pursuant to subsection 5 or 6, all matching deposits in the individual development account and all interest accrued on matching deposits shall revert to the fiduciary organization. The fiduciary organization shall use the reverted funds as a source of matching deposits for other individual development accounts.

8. As used in this section, “household” means an association of persons who:

(a) Live in the same residence or dwelling;

(b) Are related by blood, adoption or marriage; and

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1552)

1. If the Individual Development Account Program is established, the State Treasurer must provide money obtained pursuant to NRS 422A.492 to fiduciary organizations for the purpose of funding matching payments by fiduciary organizations pursuant to subsection 2. A fiduciary organization may accept and solicit additional gifts, grants and donations for the Program. A fiduciary organization shall notify the State Treasurer of any such gifts, grants or donations received.

2. A fiduciary organization shall match amounts deposited by the account holder according to a formula established by the fiduciary organization and approved by the State Treasurer. The fiduciary organization shall match and maintain on deposit in the individual development account not more than $5 for each $1 deposited by the account holder in his or her individual development account.

3. The fiduciary organization shall deposit the matching deposits made by the fiduciary organization pursuant to subsection 2 in a savings account that is:

(a) Jointly held by the account holder and the fiduciary organization that requires the signatures of both for withdrawals; or

(b) Controlled by the fiduciary organization and is separate from the savings account of the account holder.

4. Account holders shall not accrue more than $3,000 of matching funds under subsection 2 in any 12-month period. A fiduciary organization may designate a lesser amount as a limit on matching funds made in any 12-month period.

5. A fiduciary organization shall maintain on deposit sufficient funds to cover the agreements to match the amounts deposited by the account holder for all individual development accounts administered by the fiduciary organization.

6. A fiduciary organization shall not expend more than 5 percent of the total amount of money accepted from the State Treasurer pursuant to subsection 1 to pay for its administrative expenses.

7. The State Treasurer may adopt regulations to establish a maximum total amount of money that may be deposited as matching funds into an individual development account.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1554)

NRS 422A.496 Selection of one or more fiduciary organizations to administer money in Program. The State Treasurer may select one or more fiduciary organizations to administer any money received from the State Treasurer pursuant to NRS 422A.495. In making the selections, the State Treasurer shall consider, without limitation, the following factors:

1. The ability of the fiduciary organization to implement and administer the Program, including, without limitation, the ability to:

(a) Verify that a person qualifies to become an account holder;

(b) Certify that the money in an individual development account is used only for authorized purposes; and

2. The capacity of the fiduciary organization to provide or raise matching funds for the deposits of account holders;

3. The capacity of the fiduciary organization to provide support and general assistance to an account holder to increase the financial independence of the account holder and the household of the account holder; and

4. The connections that the fiduciary organization has to other activities and programs that are designed to increase the financial independence of persons who qualify to become account holders pursuant to NRS 422A.493 through:

(a) Education and training;

(b) Home ownership; and

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1555)

NRS 422A.497 Responsibilities and authorized activities of fiduciary organization; regulations.

1. Subject to any regulations adopted by the State Treasurer and the oversight of the Nevada Statewide Council of Financial Independence, a fiduciary organization has authority over, and responsibility for, the administration of individual development accounts. The responsibility of the fiduciary organization extends to:

(a) Marketing to participants;

(b) Soliciting any additional matching funds pursuant to NRS 422A.495 and notifying the State Treasurer upon receipt of such funds;

(d) Providing instruction in financial literacy; and

(e) Conducting activities to ensure that an account holder is complying with NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497, inclusive, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

2. A fiduciary organization may establish such guidelines for the Program as the fiduciary organization determines to be necessary to ensure that an account holder complies with NRS 422A.493 and 422A.494.

3. A fiduciary organization may act in partnership with other entities, including, without limitation, businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, community action programs, housing authorities and charitable or religious organizations, to assist in fulfilling its responsibilities under NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497, inclusive.

4. On or before February 15 of each year, a fiduciary organization selected to administer any money pursuant to NRS 422A.496 shall:

(a) Prepare a report setting forth:

(1) The number of individual development accounts administered by the fiduciary organization;

(2) The amount of deposits and matching deposits made for each individual development account;

(3) The purpose of each individual development account;

(4) The number of withdrawals made from each individual development account; and

(5) Any other information the State Treasurer determines to be relevant; and

(b) Submit a copy of the reports to the State Treasurer.

5. The State Treasurer may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497, inclusive, including, without limitation, regulations governing fees charged by fiduciary organizations in relation to the administration of individual development accounts.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 1555)

PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

NRS 422A.500 Definitions. As used in NRS 422A.500 to 422A.600, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 422A.505 to 422A.520, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 14; A 2019, 2434)

NRS 422A.505 “Benefit” defined. “Benefit” means any benefit provided by the Division pursuant to the program.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 14)

NRS 422A.510 “Head of household” defined. “Head of household” means a member of a household who receives benefits on behalf of the household and is responsible for complying with the plan for personal responsibility required by NRS 422A.535 and the agreement of cooperation required by NRS 422A.540.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 15)

NRS 422A.515 “Household” defined. “Household” means an association of persons who:

1. Live in the same home or dwelling;

2. Are related by blood, adoption or marriage; and

3. Are mutually dependent on each other for the basic necessities of life.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 15)

NRS 422A.520 “Program” defined. “Program” means the program established to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 15)

NRS 422A.525 Powers and duties of Administrator. The Administrator:

1. Shall adopt regulations for the administration of the program;

2. May contract with any state or private agency to provide any of the services of the program; and

3. May receive a grant of money from the Federal Government or any other source to defray the costs of the program.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 15; A 2013, 1623)

NRS 422A.530 Assessment of members of applicant’s household required before provision of benefits; referrals for mental health services.

1. The Division shall make an assessment of the skills, prior work experience and employability of each member of the applicant’s household.

2. The assessment required pursuant to subsection 1 must include an evaluation of whether the members of the household need additional services, including, without limitation, job training, child care, treatment for substance use disorders, mental health services or any other services.

3. The applicant must, as a condition to the receipt of those benefits, cooperate with the Division in making the assessment required pursuant to subsection 1.

4. If the assessment required pursuant to subsection 1 indicates that a member of the household may require mental health services, the Division shall refer that member of the household to a person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health.

5. As used in this section, “person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 433.209.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 15)

NRS 422A.535 Plan for personal responsibility of household: Establishment; contents; execution; expiration; review; amendment.

1. The Division shall, with the participation of the head of a household who is applying for benefits, establish a written plan for personal responsibility for the household. The plan for personal responsibility must be based on the assessment made pursuant to NRS 422A.530 and 42 U.S.C. § 608.

2. In addition to the requirements set forth in 42 U.S.C. § 608, the plan required pursuant to subsection 1 must:

(a) Identify the role of each member of the household and the obligations of each member pursuant to the plan;

(b) Be signed by the head of the household within 60 days after the head of household is determined to be eligible for benefits; and

3. The Division shall periodically review the plan required pursuant to subsection 1 to determine whether the needs of the household have changed. The Division may, with the participation of the head of the household, amend the plan as it deems appropriate.

4. If a member of the household is an unmarried parent who is less than 18 years of age, the plan required pursuant to subsection 1 must include a provision which:

(a) Requires the head of the household to ensure that the unmarried parent attends training to learn the skills necessary to care for the child; and

(b) Encourages the head of the household to ensure that the unmarried parent participates in a program which provides mentors for unmarried parents who are less than 18 years of age.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 15)

NRS 422A.538 Provision for payment of child-only assistance to certain persons.

1. The Director shall, to the extent authorized by federal law, include in the State Plan for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, adopted pursuant to NRS 422A.260, provisions for the payment of child-only assistance to a fictive kin on behalf of a child who has been placed with the fictive kin pursuant to chapter 432B of NRS, if all applicable conditions of eligibility are met.

2. As used in this section, “fictive kin” means a person who is not related by blood to a child but has a significant emotional and positive relationship with the child.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2434)

NRS 422A.540 Agreement of cooperation: Establishment; execution; contents.

1. The Administrator shall establish by regulation an agreement of cooperation that must be signed by the head of a household as a condition to the receipt of benefits.

2. The agreement required pursuant to subsection 1 must include a statement of:

(a) The actions that the members of the household are expected to take as a condition to the receipt of benefits; and

(b) The penalties that may be imposed by the Division pursuant to NRS 422A.560 for failing to comply with the provisions of the agreement or the plan for personal responsibility signed by the head of the household pursuant to NRS 422A.535.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 16)

NRS 422A.545 Period for action on application for benefits. Within 45 days after an applicant for benefits submits an application to the Division, the Division shall:

1. Approve the application and begin providing benefits to the applicant; or

2. Deny benefits to the applicant.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 16)

NRS 422A.550 Performance of work by head of household: Requirement; failure to comply; regulations.

1. Subject to the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 607(e), the Division shall require each head of a household who is not suffering from a hardship described in subsection 7 of NRS 422A.570 to perform work:

(a) Within a reasonable time after the Division determines that the head of the household is capable of finding and performing work; or

(b) Not later than the date on which the head of the household has received benefits for 24 months, regardless of whether those months are consecutive or cumulative,

Ê whichever occurs earlier.

2. A head of a household who does not comply with the requirements of this section:

(a) Shall be deemed to have failed to comply with the terms of the plan for personal responsibility signed by the head of household pursuant to NRS 422A.535; and

(b) Is subject to the penalties prescribed by the Division pursuant to NRS 422A.560 for the failure to comply with the terms of that plan.

3. The Administrator shall adopt regulations setting forth the activities that will constitute work for the purposes of this section.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 16)

NRS 422A.555 Exemption of head of household from requirement to complete program of job training; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the plan for personal responsibility signed by the head of a household pursuant to NRS 422A.535 includes a requirement that the head of the household complete a program of job training, the Division may exempt the head of the household from that requirement upon determining that:

(a) The head of the household:

(1) Is ill or physically incapacitated;

(2) Must care for an ill or incapacitated member of the household;

(3) Is receiving payments or is awaiting approval for the receipt of payments pursuant to the Supplemental Security Income Program;

(4) Is a single custodial parent of a child who is less than 1 year of age;

(5) Is not a recipient of benefits but receives benefits on behalf of a member of the household who is a dependent;

(6) Is a person who is:

(I) Sixty years of age or older;

(II) The caretaker of a child; and

(III) A relative, other than a parent, of that child; or

(7) Is pregnant and has been deemed unable to work by her physician; or

(b) Any other good cause exists to exempt the head of the household from the requirement to complete the program of job training.

2. A head of a household may not claim the exemption prescribed in subparagraph (4) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 for more than 12 months during his or her lifetime, regardless of whether those months are consecutive or cumulative.

3. The Division shall not exempt a head of a household pursuant to this section if the exemption would violate a requirement of federal law or a condition to the receipt of federal money.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 16)

NRS 422A.560 Failure to comply with plan for personal responsibility or agreement of cooperation: Notification of head of household; reduction or termination of benefits; regulations.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section:

(a) If the Division determines that the head of a household has not complied with the terms of the plan for personal responsibility signed by the head of the household pursuant to NRS 422A.535 or the agreement of cooperation signed by the head of the household pursuant to NRS 422A.540, the Division shall notify the head of household that if the failure to comply does not cease within 30 days after the head of household is notified of the failure to comply, the benefits provided to the household will be reduced pursuant to paragraph (b).

(b) The Division shall adopt regulations establishing a schedule of progressive penalties pursuant to which the benefits to the household will be reduced or terminated because of the failure of the head of the household to comply with the terms of the plan.

2. The Division shall not reduce, discontinue or terminate any benefits pursuant to this section if the reduction, discontinuance or termination would violate a requirement of federal law or a condition to the receipt of federal money.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 17)

NRS 422A.565 Compliance with federal prohibitions on receipt of benefits. The Division shall not provide benefits to a person who is prohibited from receiving benefits pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 608(a).

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 17)

NRS 422A.570 Limitations on periods for receipt of benefits; exceptions; denial or suspension of benefits to comply with federal limitation.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a household that receives benefits for 24 months, regardless of whether those months are consecutive or cumulative, is prohibited from receiving additional benefits for 12 consecutive months unless the head of the household is suffering from a hardship.

2. The household may receive additional benefits for not more than 6 additional months, regardless of whether those months are consecutive or cumulative, if the Administrator determines that providing benefits to the household will significantly increase the likelihood that the head of the household will become self-sufficient and will not need to apply for benefits in the future. A household that receives any additional benefits pursuant to this subsection is prohibited from receiving benefits for 12 consecutive months after the additional benefits cease to be provided unless the head of the household is suffering from a hardship.

3. The Division shall not provide benefits to a household if an adult member of that household has received benefits from this or any other state for 60 months, regardless of whether those months are consecutive or cumulative, unless the head of the household is suffering from a hardship.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 5 and 6, a household that is receiving benefits beyond the period prescribed in subsection 1, 2 or 3 because the head of the household is suffering from a hardship may continue to receive benefits for as long as the head of the household suffers from the hardship. Once the head of the household no longer suffers from the hardship, the household is not eligible to receive benefits:

(a) For 12 consecutive months if the household has not received benefits from this or any other state for 60 months, regardless of whether those months are consecutive or cumulative; or

(b) During the lifetime of the head of the household if the household has received benefits from this or any other state for 60 months, regardless of whether those months are consecutive or cumulative, unless the head of the household again suffers from a hardship.

5. A household that is receiving benefits pursuant to this section because the head of the household is suffering from a hardship described in paragraph (c) of subsection 7 may not receive benefits pursuant to this section solely because of that hardship for more than 12 months during the lifetime of the head of the household.

6. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if the Administrator determines that the denial or suspension of benefits provided to a household solely because the head of the household is deemed to be suffering from a hardship is necessary to ensure that this State does not exceed the limitation set forth in 42 U.S.C. § 608(a)(7)(C), the Administrator may deny or suspend such benefits. The Administrator shall send written notice to a household whose benefits will be denied or suspended pursuant to this subsection.

7. For the purposes of this section, the head of a household shall be deemed to be suffering from a hardship if the Division determines that the head of household:

(a) Is ill or physically or mentally incapacitated;

(b) Must care for an ill or incapacitated member of the household;

(d) Is not a recipient of benefits but receives benefits on behalf of a member of the household who is a dependent;

(e) Is an unmarried parent who:

(1) Is less than 18 years of age; and

(2) Complies with the requirements set forth in 42 U.S.C. §§ 608(a)(4) and 608(a)(5);

(f) Is a person who is:

(1) Sixty years of age or older;

(2) The caretaker of a child; and

(3) A relative, other than a parent, of that child; or

(g) Is suffering from any other condition or circumstance that the Administrator deems to be a hardship.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 17)

NRS 422A.575 Provision of transitional assistance to head of household.

1. If the plan for personal responsibility signed by the head of a household pursuant to NRS 422A.535 includes a provision providing for the payment of transitional assistance to the head of the household, the Division may provide transitional assistance to the head of the household if the household becomes ineligible for benefits for one or more of the reasons described in 42 U.S.C. § 608(a)(11). The Division shall not provide transitional assistance pursuant to this section for more than 12 consecutive months.

2. As used in this section, “transitional assistance” means:

(a) Assistance provided by the Division to low-income families to pay for the costs of child care; or

(b) Medicaid provided pursuant to the plan administered by the Department pursuant to NRS 422.063.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 19)

NRS 422A.580 Payment of certain expenses of applicant determined not to be in need of long-term benefits.

1. The Division may, within the limitations of available funding, provide for the payment by the Division of certain expenses on behalf of an applicant for benefits if the Division determines that the applicant is not in need of long-term benefits.

2. If the Division provides for the payment of expenses pursuant to subsection 1, the Division shall specify the expenses for which payment may be made.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 19)

NRS 422A.585 Program to promote self-sufficiency of certain parents: Establishment; participation.

1. The Division shall, within the limitations of available funding, establish a program which promotes the self-sufficiency of a natural father whose paternity is presumed pursuant to NRS 126.051 or a noncustodial parent of a child for whom benefits are being received by a household.

2. If a natural father whose paternity is presumed pursuant to NRS 126.051 or a noncustodial parent of a child for whom benefits are being received by a household chooses to participate in the program established pursuant to subsection 1, the Division may, within the limitations of available funding, increase the amount of benefits provided to the head of the household on behalf of the child.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 19)

NRS 422A.590 Encouragement of employment opportunities. The Division shall, through its regional offices, encourage public and private entities to provide employment opportunities for members of households that are receiving benefits.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 19)

NRS 422A.595 Enforcement of court orders for support of children against parents of certain noncustodial parents.

1. The Chief of the Program for the Enforcement of Child Support of the Division or the designee of the Chief may enforce a court order for the support of a child against the parents of a noncustodial parent of a child if:

(a) The custodial parent and noncustodial parent of the child are both less than 18 years of age; and

(b) The custodial parent of the child is a member of a household that is receiving benefits.

2. If the Chief or his or her designee enforces a court order against the parents of a noncustodial parent pursuant to subsection 1, the parents of the noncustodial parent are jointly and severally liable for the payments required pursuant to the order.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 19)

NRS 422A.600 Waiver of requirements of chapter for certain victims of domestic violence. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if the Division determines that:

1. The head of a household is a victim of domestic violence pursuant to NRS 422A.350; and

2. Requiring the head of the household to comply with the requirements of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto may endanger or threaten the physical safety of the head of the household,

Ê the Division may waive those requirements for such a period as it deems appropriate.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 19)

PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN

NRS 422A.620 Duties of Director: Establishment and administration of program; establishment of standards of eligibility; specification of benefits; regulations.

1. The Director shall establish and administer a program through which a person may donate money to provide health insurance for a child whose parents or guardians are not able to provide such insurance.

2. The Director shall, by regulation:

(a) Establish a standard of eligibility for the enrollment of children in the program; and

(b) Specify the benefits which must be provided in the policy of health insurance.

3. The Director may adopt regulations which are otherwise necessary to the administration of the program.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1675)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 432A.300)

NRS 422A.625 Director authorized to accept gifts or grants of money; Account for Health Insurance for Children.

1. The Director may accept gifts or grants of money to establish the program required by NRS 422A.620.

2. Money received by the Director pursuant to subsection 1 must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Account for Health Insurance for Children in the State General Fund. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. Money in the Account must only be used for the purposes of the program established pursuant to NRS 422A.620.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1675)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 432A.310)

PROGRAM FOR CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT

NRS 422A.630 Requirements of program; submission of biennial report to Legislature.

1. To the extent authorized by federal law, the Director shall include in the state plan established for the Program for Child Care and Development pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 9858c:

(a) Measures to increase the availability of child care for children with a disability, which may include, without limitation:

(1) An enhanced rate of reimbursement for child care provided to a child with a disability by a provider that receives any training or technical assistance deemed appropriate by the Director for the care of that child;

(2) Other economic incentives for such child care; or

(3) The provision of supplemental services to child care facilities or persons who provide child care for the purpose of increasing access to child care for children with disabilities.

(b) A requirement that, to the extent of money available, the Program provide reimbursement for a portion of the cost of child care provided to the child of a parent who is:

(1) Enrolled in an educational or vocational program that awards a degree or certificate at a postsecondary educational institution or eligible institution; and

(2) Otherwise eligible to participate in the Program.

2. On or before April of each even-numbered year, the Director shall submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and the Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary a report which must include:

(a) A description of the measures included in the state plan pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1; and

(b) Data concerning the usage of reimbursements pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

3. As used in this section:

(a) “Eligible institution” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 396.916.

(b) “Postsecondary educational institution” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 394.099.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2420)

PROGRAM TO ASSIST RELATIVES WHO HAVE LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP OF CHILDREN

NRS 422A.650 Establishment and administration of program; qualifications for participation in program; assistance provided by program; adoption of regulations.

1. The Department, through a division of the Department designated by the Director, shall establish and administer a program to provide supportive assistance to qualifying relatives of children who provide care for and obtain the legal guardianship of those children.

2. As a condition to the provision of any supportive assistance pursuant to this section:

(a) The child must:

(1) Have been placed in the care of a qualifying relative for not less than 6 months; and

(2) If the child is 14 years of age or older, consent to the legal guardianship; and

(b) The qualifying relative must:

(1) Reside in this State;

(2) Have attained such a minimum age as the Department specifies by regulation;

(3) Verify his or her relationship to the child; and

(4) File for and obtain court approval of the legal guardianship and comply with any requirements imposed by the court.

3. The supportive assistance provided pursuant to this section must include, within the limitations of available funding:

(a) Reimbursement of all or a portion of the legal fees incurred by the qualifying relative to establish the legal guardianship;

(b) Payments of not more than the amount that the Department would provide to a foster parent if the child had been placed in foster care;

(1) Child care;

(2) Respite care; and

(3) Transportation; and

(d) Any other assistance the Department deems appropriate.

4. The Department shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

5. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “qualifying relative” means a person specified in 45 C.F.R. § 233.90(c)(1)(v)(A).

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 20)

PROGRAM TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF DIAPERS AND DIAPERING SUPPLIES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

NRS 422A.660 Appointment of committee; duties; membership; reports.

1. The Director shall appoint a committee to research opportunities to increase the availability of diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families in this State, including, without limitation, researching opportunities to:

(a) Use money received from the Federal Government to carry out a program of public assistance or other program for which the Department is responsible; and

(b) Obtain donations of money, diapers, diapering supplies or any combination thereof, including, without limitation, in-kind donations and donations from private foundations, manufacturers of diapers and diapering supplies and other sources.

2. The committee must consist of representatives of:

(a) The Department who have knowledge of programs offered by the Department, including, without limitation, programs relating to smoking cessation, prenatal care visits and follow-up appointments for infants and children with providers of health care; and

(b) Organizations located in this State which provide services relating to diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families, including, without limitation, organizations which advocate and provide referrals for such services.

3. The committee must report the results of its research to the Director on or before June 30 of each year. If the Director determines that any opportunities exist to increase the availability of diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families, the Director may take any necessary action to take advantage of such opportunities, including, without limitation, applying for any necessary waivers from the Federal Government relating to public assistance.

4. The Director shall submit a report of the results of the research, any action taken in response to the results and recommendations for legislation to the Legislature on or before September 30 of each even-numbered year.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 199)

1. The Director shall work collaboratively with any diaper banks in this State and any similar nonprofit organizations which provide diapers and diapering supplies to low-income persons at no cost or a reduced cost to ensure recipients of public assistance and other low-income families are made aware of the existence, location and services provided by such organizations.

2. The Director shall post the information described in subsection 1 on the Internet website of the Department and shall include such information with materials provided by the Department to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families to the extent possible.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 199)

NRS 422A.675 Diapering Resources Account: Creation; administration; use of money; gifts, donations, bequests and grants; report to Legislature.

1. The Diapering Resources Account is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Administrator of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department shall administer the Account.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the money in the Account must be expended to provide diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families in this State. The State Board of Health shall, upon the recommendation of the committee established pursuant to NRS 422A.660, adopt regulations prescribing:

(a) The criteria for determining whether a person qualifies for assistance from the Account; and

(b) The procedure for distributing money from the Account.

3. The Administrator may apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money for the purpose prescribed by subsection 2. Any money so received must be deposited in the Account.

4. The interest and income earned on money in the Account from any gift, donation or bequest, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.

5. Money in the Account at the end of the fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.

6. On or before December 31 of each year, the Division shall:

(a) Develop a report concerning the manner in which the money in the Account was distributed during the immediately preceding year, the persons to whom such money was distributed and the manner in which such money was used; and

(b) Submit the report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to:

(1) In odd-numbered years, the Interim Finance Committee; and

(2) In even-numbered years, the next regular session of the Legislature.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 3042)

NEVADA HOUSING CRISIS RESPONSE SYSTEM

NRS 422A.680 Establishment and administration of System; requirements of System; regulations.

1. To the extent that money is available for this purpose, the Department shall establish and administer the Nevada Housing Crisis Response System.

2. The System must:

(a) Coordinate with social service agencies, local governments and nonprofit organizations to, as quickly as possible, identify, assess, refer and connect persons in crisis to housing, assistance and services, including, without limitation, emergency services, emergency shelters, interim housing and permanent housing.

(b) Provide and operate a system for responding to a crisis that is accessible by a person in crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, through which a person in crisis may be identified, assessed, referred and connected to housing, assistance and services pursuant to paragraph (a).

(c) Provide education or information on how persons in crisis may access and use the System for responding to a crisis that is provided pursuant to paragraph (b).

(d) To prevent homelessness, develop prevention assistance programs that assist persons who are:

(1) Transient or at imminent risk of homelessness in:

(I) Preserving their current housing situation;

(II) Identifying housing arrangements as an alternative to their current housing situation; or

(III) Immediately finding housing arrangements for persons who are leaving a housing situation that is not safe; and

(2) Homeless in finding housing arrangements.

(e) Collaborate with the Department of Motor Vehicles to facilitate assistance to persons in crisis who wish to apply for an identification card in accordance with the provisions of NRS 483.810 to 483.890, inclusive.

3. The System may perform any other action that:

(a) Assists persons in crisis; and

(b) Helps prevent or address homelessness in this State.

4. The Department may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 422A.690, including, without limitation, regulations requiring a person or entity that accepts money from the Department or a division thereof to participate in the System.

5. As used in this section, “person in crisis” means a person who is transient, at imminent risk of homelessness or homeless.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 833; A 2023, 1865)

NRS 422A.690 Solicitation and acceptance of gifts, grants, contributions or other money by Director.

1. The Director may solicit and accept gifts, grants, contributions or other money from any public or private source and may expend the money, subject to any limitations contained in the gift, grant or contribution or placed on the money, to carry out the provisions of NRS 422A.680.

2. Money received by the Director pursuant to this section must be accounted for separately in the State General Fund. The money in the account does not revert to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 834)

NRS 422A.695 Submission of report to Legislature. On or before January 31 of each year, the Department shall submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature a report concerning activities or services designed to prevent homelessness in this State. The report must include, without limitation, information concerning:

1. The activities of and services provided through the Nevada Housing Crisis Response System established pursuant to NRS 422A.680;

2. Any other activities or services provided by the Department or any division thereof to prevent homelessness; and

3. Any activities or services provided by any other state or local governmental entity, nonprofit organization or other person or entity in this State to prevent homelessness.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 834)

TEMPORARY MAILING ADDRESS FOR PERSONS IN CRISIS

NRS 422A.696 Definitions. As used in NRS 422A.696 to 422A.6972, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 422A.6962 to 422A.6968, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1409)

NRS 422A.6962 “Nevada resident” defined. “Nevada resident” means a person who has:

1. Actually resided in this State for at least 6 months; or

2. A valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles of this State, other than such an identification card which indicates that the person is a seasonal resident.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1409)

NRS 422A.6964 “Person experiencing homelessness” defined. “Person experiencing homelessness” means a person who is transient, at imminent risk of homelessness or homeless.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1410)

NRS 422A.6966 “Provider of homeless services” defined. “Provider of homeless services” means an organization that:

1. Is a governmental entity or is exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3);

2. Operates in this State; and

3. Primarily provides services to persons experiencing homelessness.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1410)

NRS 422A.6968 “Temporary mailing address” defined. “Temporary mailing address” means a mailing address which a person experiencing homelessness is authorized to use pursuant to NRS 422A.697.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1410)

NRS 422A.697 Authorization of certain persons to use address of provider of homeless services as temporary mailing address; publication of list of authorizing providers.

1. A provider of homeless services may authorize a person to use the provider’s address as that person’s temporary mailing address for a period of time not to exceed 180 days if that person is:

(a) A Nevada resident or a person who is not currently a Nevada resident and who the provider determines intends to remain in the State of Nevada for at least 6 months;

(b) A person in crisis; and

2. A person experiencing homelessness may use a temporary mailing address to:

(a) Apply for public assistance;

(b) Enroll a family member in a school or other public educational facility;

(d) Obtain permanent or temporary housing, including, without limitation, supportive housing;

(e) Seek or retain employment; or

(f) Facilitate any other purpose prescribed by the Administrator of the Division.

3. A provider of homeless services that authorizes a person experiencing homelessness to use the provider’s address as a temporary mailing address shall notify the Division within 30 days after the authorization is given.

4. Within the limits of legislative appropriation, the Division shall publish a list of all the providers of homeless services that authorize a person experiencing homelessness to use the provider’s address as the person’s temporary mailing address on an Internet website maintained by the Division.

5. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a person actually residing at a provider of homeless services from using the address of that provider of homeless services where the person resides for the purpose of registering to vote or receiving voting materials by mail.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1410)

NRS 422A.6972 Regulations. The Administrator may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 422A.696 to 422A.6972, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1410)

UNLAWFUL ACTS; PENALTIES

NRS 422A.700 Fraudulent acts; penalties.

1. Unless a different penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 422.361 to 422.369, inclusive, or 422.450 to 422.590, inclusive, a person who knowingly and designedly, by any false pretense, false or misleading statement, impersonation or misrepresentation, obtains or attempts to obtain monetary or any other public assistance, or money, property, medical or remedial care or any other service provided pursuant to the Children’s Health Insurance Program, having a value of $100 or more, whether by one act or a series of acts, with the intent to cheat, defraud or defeat the purposes of this chapter is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.

2. For the purposes of subsection 1, whenever a recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pursuant to the provisions of this chapter receives an overpayment of benefits for the third time and the overpayments have resulted from a false statement or representation by the recipient or from the failure of the recipient to notify the Division of a change in circumstances which would affect the amount of assistance the recipient receives, a rebuttable presumption arises that the payment was fraudulently received.

3. For the purposes of subsection 1, “public assistance” includes any money, property, medical or remedial care or any other service provided pursuant to a state plan.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 20)