Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNevadaIntroduced
AB 5: Enacts the Nevada Studio Infrastructure Jobs and Workforce Training Act. (BDR S-13)
Assembly Jobs and Economy
AB 5 status: Introduced — Read third time. Lost. (Yeas: 10, Nays: 8, Excused: 3.) (updated Nov 19, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes a state-level initiative to fund studio infrastructure and establish workforce training programs specifically for the film and television industry.
Who is affected
Film production companies, potential industry workers, and state taxpayers.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
The bill involves state funding for infrastructure and training, but specific dollar amounts are not provided.
When it takes effect
The bill was introduced during the 2025 Special Session; it failed to pass the Assembly on November 19, 2025.
Potential benefits
Potential for economic diversification, job growth in entertainment, and specialized skills development.
Risks and tradeoffs
Use of public funds for private sector infrastructure, uncertainty of job longevity, and lack of clear fiscal accountability.
What is still unknown
The total cost to the state, specific allocation of funds, and the duration of training commitments remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Stimulates job creation in film production
- Encourages capital investment in studio infrastructure
- Supports workforce training pipelines
Risks
- Risk of inefficient use of public funds
- Potential for subsidy-dependent business models
- Unclear return on investment for taxpayers
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Provides specialized career training for residents
- Increases access to high-skill entertainment jobs
- Supports professional development pipelines
Risks
- Potential for inequitable access to training
- Limited geographic benefit outside major hubs
- Job instability inherent in project-based film work
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill lacks concrete oversight or accountability mechanisms for public funds.
Analysis scope
Source is a high-level legislative summary with no full text.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
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