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S6323Senate2013-2014 SessionSame asA8445

Authorizes health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions and appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to practice in this state at a triathlon

Sponsor Betty LittleSD-45Affects Education
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Signed by Governor
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Betty Little

Senator · Senate District 45

Chair, Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation

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History

  1. Signed chap.71
  2. Delivered to governor
  3. Returned to senate
  4. Passed assembly
  5. Ordered to third reading rules cal.159
  6. Substituted for A8445
  7. Referred to higher education
  8. Delivered to assembly
  9. Passed senateVote 55–0
  10. Advanced to third reading
  11. 2nd report cal.
  12. 1st report cal.102
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  1. Referred to health

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A8445Assembly

Authorizes health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions and appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to practice in this state at a triathlon

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BILL NUMBER:S6323

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 27, 2014 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, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner 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 competitors 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 are 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 attention, 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 1980 and the Goodwill Games in New York City in 1997 as well as for the 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Ironman USA triathlons in Lake Placid.

2013: Chapter 141 2012: Chapter 77 2011: Chapter 12

2010: Chapter 159 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 23, 2014 and shall expire and be deemed repealed July 28, 2014.

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