Committee advances bill to replace gendered assembly titles with 'assembly member' in NRS

May 19, 2025

The Assembly committee voted to pass AB588, which updates Nevada Revised Statutes to use the gender‑neutral title “assembly member,” removes authorization for female members to use "assemblywoman" on stationery, and directs DMV to issue specialty plates reading "State Assembly Member" after the 2026 general election.

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CARSON CITY — The Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections on Thursday approved Assembly Bill 588, which amends references in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) to replace gendered titles with the gender‑neutral term “assembly member.”

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