Bill > S07636

This bill provides a temporary, specialized licensing exemption for certain health care professionals from foreign countries and other U.S. states to provide medical services during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games sliding sports competitions in Lake Placid in 2026. Specifically, health care professionals like physicians, nurses, physical therapists, emergency medical technicians, and others who are licensed in their home jurisdiction can provide medical services to athletes, coaches, staff, and delegations without obtaining New York state licensing, provided they are either appointed by the Olympic Regional Development Authority or are part of a foreign delegation. The exemption is strictly limited to services related to the Olympic sliding sports competitions and is valid only between January 27 and February 25, 2026. After this period, the law will automatically expire and be repealed, returning to standard licensing requirements. This provision aims to ensure smooth medical support for Olympic athletes and personnel during the event by reducing bureaucratic barriers to providing necessary healthcare services.

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