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Bill would let Secretary of State host electronic guardianship nominations; committee removes proposed appropriations
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Summary
Assemblymember Cecilia Gonzales said May 28 that AB460 would allow a parent or guardian to nominate a temporary guardian through an electronic Nevada lockbox and would create a presumption favoring temporary guardianship when parents are separated from their child because of federal immigration orders.
Assemblymember Cecilia Gonzales presented Assembly Bill 460 on May 28. The first reprint removes several fiscal provisions that appeared in the original draft; Gonzales told the committee she and the Department of Health and Human Services (child and family services) had removed a fiscal note tied to a newly created fund and that she had struck a separate $1,000,000 appropriation for a trauma recovery fund from the bill in light of budget constraints.
As amended, AB460 authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a form allowing parents or guardians to nominate a guardian for a minor that may be filed through the Secretary of State’s Nevada electronic lockbox. The bill requires any person nominated to subsequently file a petition and obtain an appointment from a court before exercising guardianship powers. The bill also creates a presumption that temporary guardianship is in a minor’s best interest when parents are separated from the child due to federal immigration actions.
During questioning, Gonzales clarified the amended language removes any new authority allowing the Secretary of State to charge a fee for uploads to the lockbox; she said the bill preserves current statutory language and explicitly prevents charging for the service.
Supporters including Make the Road Nevada and immigrant‑rights groups testified in favor. No callers testified in opposition or neutral; the sponsor offered closing remarks and the committee moved AB460 as amended (do pass).
