Sometimes good things actually happen in government. Nevada’s 2025 legislature just wrapped up, and believe it or not, they passed some laws that actually make sense. Three bills in particular show what happens when lawmakers focus on protecting people instead of growing government.
Right to Repair: Your Property, Your Choice
Let’s start with the “Right to Repair” law. This one’s a winner for anyone who believes you should actually own the things you buy.
Connor Fogal uses a wheelchair because of cerebral palsy. When his chair broke, the manufacturer made him wait six months for repairs. Six months! Imagine being stuck at home because some company says only they can fix your equipment.
He says his life was turned upside down. And his story was not unique. The wait could go as long as a year. Which means separation from work, friends and family.
The new law changes this nonsense. Now private repair shops in Nevada can fix wheelchairs. No more waiting around for months while big companies drag their feet. AB 407 was carefully crafted so that the manufacturer’s proprietary information would not be compromised, nor would they be held liable to repairs made by others.
This matters because it’s about basic property rights. When you buy something, you should be able to fix it. You shouldn’t need permission from some corporate headquarters. It’s common sense that government finally got right.
Critics worry about warranty issues and safety. But the law protects manufacturers from liability when someone else does the work. It’s a fair balance between consumer rights and business concerns.
Nevada joins Colorado with a “Right to Repair” law. Other states like California, and even Tennessee are considering such legislation. Competition works. When people have choices, prices drop and service improves.
Reba’s Law: Justice for Animal Cruelty
The second good law is “Reba’s Law.” Named after a bulldog who died after being trapped in a plastic bin during a Las Vegas heat wave, this law finally gives teeth to animal cruelty penalties.
“It has been an extremely long and exhausting year, but we finally got it done,” as reported on the Reba’s Law ‘X’ social media page. The law almost died in committee but got revived after public pressure.
IT’S OFFICIAL!!! #RebasLaw has been signed by the Governor and is now law in the state of Nevada! It has been an extremely long and exhausting year, but we finally got it done. @Hardy4NV was instrumental in getting this passed! She alone brought this bill and fought many battles…
— Reba’s Law (@RebasLaw) June 11, 2025
Here’s what the law does. If somebody acts willfully and maliciously that results in the death of an animal, they will be charged with a category B felony, which would result in a minimum sentence of 1 year and no more than 6 years, according to Assemblywoman Melissa Hardy, (R-Henderson.) Before this, animal killers often got just a slap on the wrist.
A court may also order a person convicted of animal cruelty from owning animals. If they’re convicted of a category B felony, they would be banned from owning an animal for the remainder of their life, Hardy said.
Probate Reform: Stopping the Vultures
The third win is probate reform. This one’s about protecting families from a predatory system that was stealing from the dead.
The Review Journal’s investigation clearly has shown there is an industry that makes millions of dollars selling off dead people’s homes through the court, without any money being delivered to the rightful heirs. It is a lucrative racket when lawyers, private administrators, real estate agents and house flippers can transfer other people’s money into their hands.
Here’s how the scam worked. When someone died, strangers could swoop in and take control of the estate. Under Nevada law, virtually anyone can manage a probate case, even if they have no connection to the deceased, and sell the dead person’s home with limited court oversight, the Review-Journal found.
These vultures would sell houses and pocket the money while families got nothing. Private administrator Thomas G. Moore and his probate successor Cynthia “Cyndi” Sauerland routinely landed court authority to sell homes through a process that does not require a judge’s approval of the deal or competitive bidding that could boost the price.
The new law adds requirements for people seeking to manage probate cases. The state Senate Judiciary Committee put forward a measure on March 20 that would increase requirements for people seeking to manage a probate case.
This matters because it protects property rights and family inheritance. When someone works their whole life to build something, their family should inherit it. Not some random bureaucrat or lawyer.
Why This Matters to Conservatives
These three laws show what good government looks like. They protect property rights, strengthen penalties for real crimes, and stop government-enabled theft. They don’t grow the bureaucracy or raise taxes.
Sometimes government actually works. These three Nevada laws prove it can happen when lawmakers focus on protecting people instead of protecting special interests.
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