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NJ S4448
NJ S4448Exempts health care professionals licensed in a foreign nation from New Jersey's licensing requirements while providing services to team participating in 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill provides an exemption from licensing requirements for any health care professional licensed in a foreign nation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The exemption only applies to medical services provided to team members and team personnel, and only for the duration of events associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026 and conclude on July 19, 2026. The waivers authorized in this bill are intended to provide flexibility to health care professionals working with teams competing in the tournament. The bill's June 1, 2026 effective date allows for the medical staff to provide services during any training or team activities which will take place in the time period leading up to the tournament.
AI Summary
This bill provides a temporary exemption from New Jersey's health care professional licensing requirements for medical practitioners licensed in foreign countries during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Specifically, the bill allows foreign-licensed health care professionals to provide medical services exclusively to athletes and team personnel from their home countries participating in the tournament, without needing to obtain a New Jersey medical license. The exemption will be in effect from June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, which covers the tournament's scheduled dates of June 11 to July 19, 2026, and provides additional time for pre-tournament medical support. By creating this waiver, the bill aims to facilitate medical care for international soccer teams during the World Cup by removing bureaucratic barriers that might otherwise prevent foreign medical professionals from treating their national teams.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 05/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4448 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4448_I1.HTM |
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