A bill introduced in the Nevada state Senate is aiming to mandate daily room cleanings in hotels with over 200 rooms in Clark and Washoe counties. Senate Bill 360, also known as the Hotel Safety Act, was brought forward by Sen. Lori Rogich and has received support from the Culinary Union Local 226, which represents a significant number of workers in the state’s hotel and gaming industries.
The bill seeks to ensure that hotel rooms are visually inspected by room attendants every second day of occupancy, ensuring both guest and public safety. However, it includes provisions for guests to opt out of daily room cleanings by notifying the hotel or displaying a “do not disturb” sign. The hotel must keep a record of any guest opting out for at least three years.
Moreover, the legislation directs the state Board of Health to prevent hotels from encouraging guests to decline daily cleanings. This move comes in response to changes in hotel operations post-COVID-19, where daily cleanings became less frequent, leading to staff reductions as the demand for room attendants decreased.