North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 286 — NC Board of Nursing Licensure Fees.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill SB 286 has clarified and streamlined the language regarding the application process for examinations leading to certification and licensing. This change helps ensure that the requirements are easier to understand and follow, which could improve the overall efficiency of obtaining necessary professional credentials. Simplifying the language is important because it can make the process more accessible to those seeking to enter or advance in their respective fields.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 13, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 286 Short Title:
286 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45152-NBf-58 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE VARIOUS FEES FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF NURSING.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 17, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE VARIOUS FEES FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF NURSING.
Application for examination leading to certificate and license as registered nurse..................................................................................$75.00$150.00 Application for certificate and license as registered nurse by endorsement.........................................................................................150.00300.00 Application for each re-examination leading to certificate and license as registered nurse......................................................................................75.00150.00 Renewal of license to practice as registered nurse (two-year period)...........100.00200.00 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as a registered nurse and renewal fee...........................................................................................180.00280.00 Application forexaminationleading to certificate and licenseas licensed practical nurse by examination ..............................................................75.00150.00 Application for certificate and license as licensed practical nurse by endorsement.........................................................................................150.00300.00 Application for each re-examination leading to certificate and license as licensed practical nurse..........................................................................75.00150.00 Renewal of license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (two-year period)..................................................................................................100.00200.00 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as a licensed practical nurse and renewal fee....................................................................................180.00280.00 Application fee for retired registered nurse status or retired licensed practical nurse status..................………………………………………50.00100.00 *DRS45152-NBf-58* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Reinstatement of retired registered nurse to practice as a registered nurse or a retired licensed practical nurse to practice as a licensed practical nurse (two-year period).........................................................100.00200.00 Reasonable charge for duplication to recover cost of other services and materials.
Application for examination leading to certificate and license as registered nurse..................................................................................$75.00$150.00 Application for certificate and license as registered nurse by endorsement.........................................................................................150.00300.00 Application for each re-examination leading to certificate and license as registered nurse......................................................................................75.00150.00 Renewal of license to practice as registered nurse (two-year period)...........100.00200.00 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as a registered nurse and renewal fee...........................................................................................180.00280.00 Application forexaminationleadingto certificate and licenseas licensed practical nurse by examination ..............................................................75.00150.00 Application for certificate and license as licensed practical nurse by endorsement.........................................................................................150.00300.00 Application for each re-examination leading to certificate and license as licensed practical nurse..........................................................................75.00150.00 Renewal of license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (two-year period)..................................................................................................100.00200.00 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as a licensed practical nurse and renewal fee....................................................................................180.00280.00 Application fee for retired registered nurse status or retired licensed practical nurse status..................………………………………………50.00100.00 *S286-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Reinstatement of retired registered nurse to practice as a registered nurse or a retired licensed practical nurse to practice as a licensed practical nurse (two-year period).........................................................100.00200.00 Reasonable charge for duplication to recover cost of other services and materials.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 286?
SB 286 is sponsored by Kevin Corbin (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), and Gale Adcock (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 286?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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