What's happening
This bill extends the authorization for out-of-state health care professionals to practice at New York Road Runners events through 2019.
Why it matters
Ensures continued access to specialized medical care at major New York Road Runners (NYRR) events. by allowing out-of-state licensed professionals (such as physicians, nurses, physical therapists, etc.) to provide care without needing a New York license, covering a key gap during high-demand athletic competitions.
Helps NYRR events attract and accommodate a larger, more diverse field of athletes. by guaranteeing that sufficient medical staff—especially those familiar with specific teams or athletes—can legally practice during these large-scale races, which can be important for both safety and athlete performance.
Supports event safety and preparedness. by ensuring that experienced medical teams, including those who travel with athletes from outside New York, can legally respond to injuries or emergencies, potentially improving outcomes for participants.
Provides regulatory clarity and continuity. for both health professionals and event organizers by extending the legal framework through 2019, reducing the risk of last-minute staffing shortages or legal uncertainties that could disrupt event planning or participant care.
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Let Out-of-State Medics Help
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History
- Substituted by A10065
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.532
- Referred to health
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The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Let Out-of-State Medics Help
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Deborah Glick
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7625
IN SENATE
January 31, 2018
Introduced by Sen. SERRANO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend chapter 192 of the laws of 2011, relating to authorizing certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by New York Road Runners, in relation to extending the provisions thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 192 of the laws of 2011, relating to authorizing certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by New York Road Runners, as amended by chapter 29 of the laws of 2017, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, any person who is licensed to practice as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, certified athletic trainer or podiatrist in another state or territory, who is in good standing in such state or territory and who has been appointed by the New York Road Runners to provide professional services at an event in this state sanctioned by the New York Road Runners, may provide such professional services to athletes and team personnel registered to train at a location in this state or registered to compete in an event conducted under the sanction of the New York Road Runners in the state without first being licensed pursuant to the provisions of title 8 of the education law. Such services shall be provided only four days before through one day after each of the following events:
a. the Staten Island half marathon scheduled to be held on [October 8, 2017] October 14, 2018;
b. the New York city marathon scheduled to be held on [November 5, 2017] November 4, 2018;
c. the Brooklyn half marathon scheduled to be held on [May 20, 2017] May 19, 2018;
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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d. the Bronx half marathon scheduled to be held on [September 24, 2017] September 30, 2018;
e. the Queens 10k scheduled to be held on [June 17, 2017] June 16, 2018; and
f. the New York city half marathon scheduled to be held on [March 19, 2017] March 18, 2018.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed January 31, [2018] 2019.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after January 31, 2018; provided that the amendments to section 1 of chapter 192 of the laws of 2011, made by section one of this act, shall not affect the expiration of such section and shall be deemed repealed therewith.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 192 of the laws of 2011, relating to authorizing certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by New York Road Runners, in relation to extending the provisions thereof
Purpose
To authorize certain licensed health care professionals from other jurisdictions to practice in New York State with respect to six major events sanctioned by New York Road Runners.
Summary of provisions
Section 1-Authorizes that any person who is licensed to practice as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, certified athletic trainer or podiatrist in another state or territory, who is in good standing in such state or territory and who has been appointed by the New York Road Runners to provide professional services at an event in this state sanctioned by the New York Road Runners, may provide such professional services to athletes and team personnel registered to train at a location in this state or registered to compete in an event conducted under the sanction of the New York Road Runners in the state without first being licensed pursuant to the provisions of Title 8 of the Education Law. Such services may be provided only four days before the following events, during the following events, and one day after the following events:
Event Date
Staten Island Half 10.14.2018 New York City Marathon 11.04.2018 Brooklyn Half 05.19.2018 Bronx Half 09.30.2018 Queens 10K 06.16.2018 New York City Half 03.18.2018
Section 2-Effective date.
Justification
There are not enough health care professionals available, within the State of New York, to meet the needs of participants in certain major events sanctioned by the New York Road Runners, including the New York City Marathon. Accordingly, it would be advantageous to allow licensed health care professionals, who are in good standing with their respec- tive state or territory, to provide such services here in New. York.
Legislative history
2017- S4811;signed by the Governor
This is effectively a one year extender of legislation that has histor- ically passed each year, such as Chapter 39 of the Laws of 2016.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed January 31, 2019.
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