Nevada § 239B.022 - Request by governmental agency for certain information related to sexual orientation or gender identity or expression: Legislative declaration

§ 239B.022. Request by governmental agency for certain information related to sexual orientation or gender identity or expression: Legislative declaration

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.