Nevada § 193.225 - Prohibition against certain defenses involving sexual orientation or gender identity or expression of victim
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 193.225 — Prohibition against certain defenses involving sexual orientation or gender identity or expression of victim, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 193.225. Prohibition against certain defenses involving sexual orientation or gender identity or expression of victim
1. For the purpose of determining the existence of an alleged state of passion in
a defendant or the alleged provocation of a defendant by a victim, the alleged state
of passion or provocation shall be deemed not to be objectively reasonable if it resulted
from the discovery of, knowledge about or potential disclosure of the actual or perceived
sexual orientation or gender identity or expression of the victim, including, without
limitation, under circumstances in which the victim made an unwanted nonforcible romantic
or sexual advance towards the defendant, or if the defendant and victim dated or had
a romantic or sexual relationship. 2. A person is not justified in using force against another person based on the discovery
of, knowledge about or potential disclosure of the actual or perceived sexual orientation
or gender identity or expression of the victim, including, without limitation, under
circumstances in which the victim made an unwanted nonforcible romantic or sexual
advance towards the defendant, or if the defendant and victim dated or had a romantic
or sexual relationship.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 193.225
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 193.225 cover?
Section 193.225 ("Prohibition against certain defenses involving sexual orientation or gender identity or expression of victim") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 193.225 apply to my situation?
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