Bill > S08206

This bill extends authorization for health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions to practice in New York during specific New York Road Runners (NYRR) events without obtaining a New York state license. The bill allows physicians, physician assistants, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, emergency medical technicians, athletic trainers, and podiatrists from other states to provide professional services to athletes and team personnel during six specific 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 authorization is valid for five days surrounding each event (four days before and one day after), and the bill extends the current authorization from 2024 to 2025 and 2026, with specific dates for each event. The legislation provides flexibility for exact event dates by allowing alternative dates as permitted by the City of New York. The bill will take effect immediately and expire on December 31, 2026, ensuring that out-of-state health care professionals can continue to support these major running events without obtaining additional state-specific licensing.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8206