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 A08149

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.

NY S07620

Authorizes a 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 to provide professional services in this state to the team athletes, coaches, staff and delegations from such foreign government, in connection with the 2025 Ryder Cup; authorizes a 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 in another state or territory, who is good standing in such state or territory and has been appointed by the PGA of America to provide professional services at an event in this state sanctioned by the PGA of America to provide professional services to team athletes, coaches, staff and delegations from such state or territory registered to train at a location in this state or to compete in an event conducted under the sanction of the PGA of America in this state, in relation to the 2025 Ryder Cup; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

NY A08147

Authorizes a 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 to provide professional services in this state to the team athletes, coaches, staff and delegations from such foreign government, in connection with the 2025 Ryder Cup; authorizes a 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 in another state or territory, who is good standing in such state or territory and has been appointed by the PGA of America to provide professional services at an event in this state sanctioned by the PGA of America to provide professional services to team athletes, coaches, staff and delegations from such state or territory registered to train at a location in this state or to compete in an event conducted under the sanction of the PGA of America in this state, in relation to the 2025 Ryder Cup; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

NY HB276

K-12 school athletics physicals; endorsements by certified registered nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and assistants to physicians deemed endorsement by physician, athletic associations, clubs, or leagues prohibited from refusing to accept

NY S08286

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 A09170

Requires course work or training in menopausal health for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, mental health practitioners, psychologists and social workers.

NY A02035

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 S0695

Recognizes the program run by the Rhode Island Medical Society or comparable program for physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and podiatrists, to address burnout, substance abuse, and mental and physical health issues.

NY H6036

Recognizes the program run by the Rhode Island Medical Society or comparable program for physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and podiatrists, to address burnout, substance abuse, and mental and physical health issues.

NY A00600

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.

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