Enacts GS 90-171.38A, requiring programs approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (“Board”) under GS 90-171.38 to train, educate, and credential sexual assault nurse examiners to make an annual report to the Board including the number of total graduates from each program, the county of employment of each graduate, and, if known, where each graduate plans to work or is employed. Authorizes the Board to adopt rules to implement this requirement.

Creates a nurse information database in new GS 90-171.43B requiring all active State licensees register with the Board their respective training and education credentials and the location and business entity with which they practice. Tasks Board with developing a database with this information. Requires nurses to update information when it changes. Instructs State licensed nurses to submit the information to the Board within a year of the act becoming law.

Authorizes the Board to adopt rules to implement the act.

Appropriates $50,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for 2026-27 to assist the Board in implementing the data collection. Effective July 1, 2026.

Effective October 1, 2026, except as otherwise provided.