Bill > B26-0251

This bill temporarily amends the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act to create a specific exemption for foreign health professionals who accompany international sports teams competing in the District of Columbia. The exemption allows these healthcare professionals to provide medical care to their team's athletes, support personnel, and coaching staff without obtaining a DC medical license, but with important restrictions: the exemption is limited to 30 consecutive days, applies only to care provided at the team's basecamp, lodging, training sites, and competition venues within the District, and explicitly prohibits practicing at local healthcare clinics or facilities. This targeted exemption recognizes the unique circumstances of international sporting events and provides a temporary pathway for foreign medical professionals to care for their athletes without navigating the full DC licensing process. The bill is temporary, set to expire 225 days after taking effect, which suggests it is designed to address a specific upcoming sporting event or series of events in the District of Columbia.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0251