The Legislature finds and declares that:
1. It is the intent of the Legislature that, in collecting information, governmental agencies must gather accurate information in order for the State and local governments to be able to enhance and improve public services to people in this State.
2. Various governmental agencies collect information on race and ethnicity but there is limited collection by governmental agencies of information related to sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
3. Compared to the broader community, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons experience disparities in their health and welfare and disproportionately high rates of poverty, suicide, homelessness, isolation, substance use disorders and violence. These problems are more prevalent for youth and seniors, communities of color and immigrants.
4. It is in the best interests of the State to respect, embrace and understand the full diversity of residents by collecting accurate information to effectively implement and deliver critical services and programs.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3166)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes