Nevada § 236.041 - Healthcare Decisions Day
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 236.041 — Healthcare Decisions Day, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 236.041. Healthcare Decisions Day
1. April 16 of each year is designated as “Healthcare Decisions Day” in the State
of Nevada. 2. The Governor shall issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of
“Healthcare Decisions Day.” The proclamation must, without limitation, call upon the news media, state and local
officers, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement
communities, hospice facilities, private nonprofit groups and foundations, and other
public and private entities to bring to the attention of the adults in this State
the importance of discussing the manner in which they would like to have their health
care wishes carried out and of using an advance directive to express those wishes.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 236.041
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 236.041 cover?
Section 236.041 ("Healthcare Decisions Day") 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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