New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08149

Introduced
5/2/25  
Refer
5/2/25  

Caption

Authorizes any person who is licensed or certified as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician, podiatrist or athletic trainer by a foreign government or another state or territory to provide medical services during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 26.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would temporarily modify existing healthcare regulations within New York state law. It would allow foreign and out-of-state professionals in various medical fields, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, and emergency medical technicians, to operate in New York without the usual licensing procedures. This change would be particularly beneficial during the specified event timeframe from June 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, as it would potentially improve the quality of medical care available to international athletes and support staff training and competing in New York.

Summary

Bill A08149 proposes the authorization of certain medical professionals who are licensed or certified by foreign governments or other states to provide medical services during significant upcoming events, specifically the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2026. This legislation seeks to facilitate the delivery of medical assistance to athletes, coaches, staff, and delegations participating in these events while exempting these professionals from the standard licensing requirements under New York state law for the duration of the events. This exemption aims to ensure that qualified medical personnel can attend to the needs of international sports teams effectively and promptly.

Contention

Although the bill primarily aims to enhance healthcare accessibility during the World Cups, there may be some contention regarding the implications of temporarily allowing non-New York licensed professionals to practice in the state. Critics may raise concerns about patient safety and the standards of care provided by professionals who are unlicensed in New York. Supporters, however, argue that the need for immediate and specialized healthcare support in a competitive environment outweighs these concerns, especially given the global stature of the events and the potential for large athlete and spectator turnout.

Companion Bills

NY S07623

Same As Authorizes any person who is licensed or certified as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician, podiatrist or athletic trainer by a foreign government or another state or territory to provide medical services during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 26.

Previously Filed As

NY A05481

Allows certain certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants or physicians to be able to be certified as an emergency service technician to service rural areas of the state.

NY A08420

Requires any elected or appointed coroner who is not a licensed physician to be a certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant authorized to practice medicine in this state.

NY S09443

Requires any elected or appointed coroner who is not a licensed physician to be a certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant authorized to practice medicine in this state.

NY A01251

Relates to requiring opioid training for medical professionals to reduce patient opioid abuse and reliance including nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, certain social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychoanalysts, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and occupational therapists.

NY A02800

Includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy technicians, and recreational therapists within the existing statutory staffing standards for nursing homes.

NY S09580

Includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy technicians, and recreational therapists within the existing statutory staffing standards for nursing homes.

NY A07187

Permits physician assistants to order home care services and clarify nurse practitioners' authority to order home care services.

NY A09018

Authorizes licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for their services.

NY S08715

Authorizes licensed creative arts therapists to bill Medicaid directly for their services.

NY A01092

Authorizes emergency medical technicians to administer certain vaccines pursuant to non-patient specific orders and under the authority of an emergency medical services director after receiving appropriate training; authorizes physicians and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe and order a non-patient specific order to an emergency medical technician to administer certain vaccines; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

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