Keeps Suicide Review Records Confidential
Nevada · AB17 · Introduced Oct 28, 2026
Why it matters
Records about suicide deaths reviewed by the state committee would stay private. The public would not be able to see them under public records requests.
What it does
- Would make certain records of the Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities confidential
- Would clarify the confidentiality rules for these records under state public records law
In committee
Next: a committee vote
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About this bill
Would clarify that certain records of Nevada's suicide fatality review committee are confidential. The committee sits within the Department of Human Services.
Clarifies provisions relating to the confidentiality of certain records relating to suicide. (BDR 19-292)
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Privacy groups would likely say families deserve protection from having sensitive records made public. Mental health groups may say confidentiality encourages honest review of cases.
💬 The case against
Government transparency groups would likely say the public should be able to see how state agencies handle these deaths. They may worry confidentiality hides problems.
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