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83rd Session bill

AB158

AN ACT relating to jurisdiction; authorizing a court of this State to exercise general personal jurisdiction over certain business entities under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Close title AN ACT relating to jurisdiction; authorizing a court of this State to exercise general personal jurisdiction over certain business entities under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Introduction Date

Thursday, January 30, 2025

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Bill digest

AN ACT relating to jurisdiction; authorizing a court of this State to exercise general personal jurisdiction over certai

Existing law authorizes a court of this State to exercise jurisdiction over a party to a civil action on any basis not inconsistent with the Nevada Constitution or United States Constitution. (NRS 14.065) Section 1 of this bill authorizes a court of this State to exercise general personal jurisdiction over certain business entities on the sole basis that the business entity: (1) is organized, registered or qualified to do business pursuant to the laws of this State; (2) expressly consents to the jurisdiction; or (3) has certain contact with the State. Section 2 of this bill provides that the amendatory provisions of section 1 apply to an action commenced on or after October 1, 2025. Close digest Existing law authorizes a court of this State to exercise jurisdiction over a party to a civil action on any basis not inconsistent with the Nevada Constitution or United States Constitution. (NRS 14.065) Section 1 of this bill authorizes a court of this State to exercise general personal jurisdiction over certain business entities on the sole basis that the business entity: (1) is organized, registered or qualified to do business pursuant to the laws of this State; (2) expressly consents to the jurisdiction; or (3) has certain contact with the State. Section 2 of this bill provides that the amendatory provisions of section 1 apply to an action commenced on or after October 1, 2025.

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