What's happening
This bill allows out-of-state paramedics to provide services at New York Road Runners events.
Why it matters
Expanding the pool of available paramedics. By allowing out-of-state paramedics to work at New York Road Runners events, the bill helps ensure there are enough qualified emergency medical professionals on hand for large-scale athletic events, which can be critical for rapid response to injuries or health crises.
Improving event safety and participant care. With more medical professionals available—including those with advanced paramedic training—runners and spectators benefit from enhanced emergency preparedness and on-site medical support, especially during high-attendance events like marathons.
Reducing administrative barriers. The bill waives New York’s usual licensing requirements for certain out-of-state health professionals during specific events, streamlining the process for medical volunteers and potentially encouraging greater participation from experienced providers who might otherwise be unable to help.
Supporting event continuity and city partnerships. By aligning the law with the latest event dates and explicitly naming paramedics, the legislation helps maintain New York Road Runners’ ability to host major races safely, supporting tourism, local economies, and the city’s reputation for top-tier athletic events.
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Who cares
Paramedics and Emergency Medical Services Professionals
The bill explicitly adds paramedics to the list of out-of-state healthcare providers who can practice temporarily in New York for designated New York Road Runners events, directly impacting their ability to work at these events.
New York Road Runners and Event Organizers
By expanding access to paramedics from other states, the organization can ensure adequate medical staffing and enhance safety for participants at large-scale races.
Athletes and Event Participants
Runners and their teams benefit from expanded on-site medical expertise, increasing the quality and availability of emergency care during high-risk endurance events.
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New York State Healthcare Regulatory Bodies
Agencies overseeing healthcare licensure and practice must monitor the temporary practice of out-of-state professionals, ensuring standards are maintained and that the temporary exemption is properly managed.
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Allow Out-of-State Medical Staff
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History
- Substituted by S10484A
- Amended on third reading 11385a
- Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading
- Returned to assembly
- Recalled from senate
- Referred to higher education
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.167
- Rules report cal.167
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
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- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
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Allow Out-of-State Medical Staff
Signed by Governor · Sponsor José M. Serrano
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
11385--A R. R. 167
IN ASSEMBLY
May 15, 2026
Introduced by COMMITTEE ON RULES -- (at request of M. of A. Chandler-Waterman) -- read once and referred to the Committee on Higher Education -- reported and referred to the Committee on Rules -- ordered to a third reading, passed by Assembly and delivered to the Senate, recalled from the Senate, vote reconsidered, bill amended, ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the special order of third reading
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
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of 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 169 of the laws of 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, any person who is licensed or certified to practice as a physician, physician assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician, including a paramedic, 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 or certified pursuant to the provisions of the public health law, as may be applicable. Such services shall be provided only four days before through one day after each of the following events:
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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a. the New York city marathon scheduled to be held on November [2, 2025, and a date in November] 1, 2026, or as otherwise permitted by the city of New York in 2026;
b. the Brooklyn half marathon scheduled to be held on May [17, 2025, and a date in May] 16, 2026, or as otherwise permitted by the city of New York in 2026;
c. the Bronx 10 mile scheduled to be held on September [14, 2025, and a date in September] 20, 2026, or as otherwise permitted by the city of New York in 2026;
d. the New York city half marathon scheduled to be held on March [16, 2025, and a date in March] 15, 2026, or as otherwise permitted by the city of New York in 2026;
e. the Staten Island half marathon scheduled to be held on October [12, 2025, and a date in October] 11, 2026, or as otherwise permitted by the city of New York in 2026; and
f. the Queens 10k scheduled to be held on June [14, 2025, and a date in June] 20, 2026, or as otherwise permitted by the city of New York in 2026.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately; 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 repeal of such section and shall be deemed repealed therewith.
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