In Nevada—especially in cities like Las Vegas—more and more people are spending the night on the streets. You might see them during your morning commute, at the park, under bridges, or in the corners of shopping centers. Some are struggling with mental illness, some are disabled, some are veterans, and others have simply been hit by a sudden illness or job loss.
We often ask: “Why isn’t the government doing something?”
The truth is, Nevada is trying to do something — and that “something” is AB366.
What is AB366?
AB366 is a bill currently under review by the state legislature. Its aim is to address homelessness through a model known as supportive housing.
The core idea behind supportive housing is simple:
Don’t just give people a roof. Give them a real chance to rebuild their lives.
This means not only providing housing, but also pairing it with services like mental health care, job training, medical appointments, and social worker support — the kind of help that gets people back on track.
Why Should We Support It?
Because it’s the most basic form of human dignity.
No one should be sleeping on the ground in the cold, or through the scorching desert night. What AB366 offers is a chance to breathe, to try again, for those with nowhere else to turn.
Because it helps everyone.
Data shows that supportive housing significantly reduces emergency medical costs, police interventions, and even jail expenses. In other words, helping those in need is a smart way to save public money.
Because it makes our communities safer and more humane.
Homelessness is not a personal failure. But how we choose to respond to it — that is a measure of our society. AB366 is Nevada making the right choice.
Where Does It Stand Now?
AB366 is currently being reviewed in the state legislature. Many organizations — including housing coalitions and homelessness support groups — have come forward in support of it. This shows that it’s more than just a political move; it reflects a growing community consensus.
What Can We Do?
As residents, we can:
Follow the progress of the bill;
Write to our legislators to voice our support;
Talk about it in our communities and online;
And most importantly, embrace the idea that “Homelessness isn’t a personal failure — but fixing it is our shared responsibility.”
Housing shouldn’t be a luxury.
It’s the foundation for a second chance, for dignity, for stability.
AB366 may not be the perfect solution — but it’s a necessary step in the right direction.
We urge the Nevada legislature to pass this bill. And we invite everyone to join in supporting this effort — because the moral compass of a state should not grow cold on the sidewalks of its cities.
Visit our website at OneAPIANevada.Org and follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok @oneapianevada, and WeChat for more information and resources.
We also warmly invite you to share your thoughts and experiences so that others can benefit from your voice and story.
(By One APIA Nevada)
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