Bill > A08481

This bill extends the existing authorization for out-of-state health care professionals to provide medical services during specific New York Road Runners (NYRR) events without obtaining a New York state license. The bill expands the list of eligible professionals to include those who are certified, and provides authorization for medical professionals licensed in other states or territories to provide services to athletes and team personnel during six key NYRR events: the New York City Marathon, Brooklyn Half Marathon, Bronx 10 Mile, New York City Half Marathon, Staten Island Half Marathon, and Queens 10k. The bill updates the dates for these events to 2025 and 2026, allowing health care professionals to practice four days before and one day after each event. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing law to permit physicians, physician assistants, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, emergency medical technicians, athletic trainers, and podiatrists to provide professional services without obtaining a New York state license. The authorization will be in effect until December 31, 2026, and the bill takes effect immediately with a retroactive start date of January 1, 2025.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8481