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- Signed chap.159
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- 3rd reading cal.698
- Substituted for S6762
- Referred to health
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.860
- Reported
- Referred to higher education
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Authorizes health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions and appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to practice in this state at a triathlon
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Betty Little
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BILL NUMBER:A9829
Title of bill
An act to authorize certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by the World Triathlon Corporation; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
This legislation allows health care professionals to perform services at the Ironman triathlon to be held on July 25, 2010 in Lake Placid, New York.
Summary of provisions
Section 1- allows any person who is licensed to practice as a Physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, phys- ical therapist, chiroprac- tor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse prac- titioner or podiatrist in another state or territory, who is in good standing with such state or territory, and who has been appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to provide professional services to compet- itors at this Ironman event.
Section 2- provides the effective date.
Justification
The triathlon in Lake Placid is a one day 2.4-mile swim and 112-mile bike ride which concludes with a 26.2-mile marathon. As this event is physically taxing on the athlete, the health and safety of the participants in the days before the. event and especially during and after the event is crucial. This legislation would allow licensed health care professionals from other states who volunteer and are sanctioned by World Triathlon Corporation to perform services for the athletes.
Especially important at Ironman events is the "massage" tent that is available to the athletes following the race where muscle cramps and minor aches and pains can be attended to. Without this immediate atten- tion, many of these competitors would require further intensive medical intervention. The average time an athlete spends in this area is approximately seven minutes, which is not a formal massage treatment by any means. To service the 1,500 athletes, licensed volunteers from other states are necessary.
Legislative history
Legislation of this type has been passed by the Legislature in the past for the Olympic Games in Lake Placid in 1990 and the Goodwill Games in New York City in 1997 as well as for the 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,.2008 and 2009 Ironman GSA triathlons in Lake Placid. 2009: Chapter 81 2008: Chapter 125 2007: Chapter 360 2006: Chapter 131 2005: Chapter 45 2004: Chapter 112 2003: Chapter 128 2002: Chapter 199 2001: Chapter 115
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect July 21, 2010 and shall expire and be deemed repealed July 26, 2010.
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