New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07623

Introduced
4/23/25  
Refer
4/23/25  
Engrossed
5/12/25  
Refer
5/12/25  
Engrossed
5/12/25  
Enrolled
5/23/25  
Chaptered
5/23/25  

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

The enactment of S07623 will have implications on state laws governing medical licensure. It provides an avenue for international medical personnel to operate in New York without typical state certifications, which proponents argue is crucial for efficient healthcare delivery at major sporting events. By allowing these professionals to provide services, the bill seeks to enhance the welfare of athletes while also ensuring that events are conducted smoothly and safely with available medical support.

Summary

Bill S07623, introduced in the New York Senate, aims to authorize medical professionals from foreign governments or other states to provide medical services during significant international events, specifically the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2026. It specifically targets a range of professionals such as physicians, nurses, and therapists, allowing them to bypass state licensing requirements temporarily. This measure is designed to ensure that athletes, team staff, and delegations can receive immediate medical care by their certified personnel while participating in these high-profile contests in New York.

Contention

However, the bill also raises potential points of contention regarding the standards of care and oversight. Critics may express concerns about the qualifications and credentialing of foreign medical professionals, as well as the potential for adverse effects if proper vetting is not enforced. Additionally, the temporary nature of these provisions, which are set to expire after the conclusion of the World Cup events, might provoke debate about long-term impacts on local healthcare systems and the precedent it sets for future events or emergencies.

Companion Bills

NY A08149

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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