New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09853

Introduced
4/8/26  

Caption

Increases the number of athletic trainers that a physician can supervise at one time from four to six.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will potentially enhance the quality of care provided to athletes, particularly in secondary and postsecondary educational institutions. By allowing physicians to supervise additional athletic trainers, the bill seeks to address the growing need for qualified healthcare personnel to attend to the health and safety of student-athletes. This could lead to improved health outcomes and better management of sports-related injuries, thereby fostering a safer sporting environment in schools.

Summary

S09853 is a legislative bill introduced in the New York Senate aimed at amending the education law concerning the supervision of athletic trainers. The key provision of the bill increases the number of athletic trainers that a supervising physician can oversee simultaneously from four to six. This change reflects an acknowledgment of the increasing demands on athletic trainers, particularly in educational settings, and aims to ensure adequate access to healthcare professionals for athletes.

Contention

While the bill appears to have supportive elements based on the needs for improved athletic training supervision, it may also raise concerns regarding the appropriateness of physician oversight and the qualifications of athletic trainers. The balance between ensuring qualified supervision while not overburdening physicians is crucial. Stakeholders in the medical and educational fields may debate the implications of this increased supervisory capacity, particularly regarding standards of practice and accountability.

Companion Bills

NY A10823

Same As Increases the number of athletic trainers that a physician can supervise at one time from four to six.

Previously Filed As

NY A10823

Increases the number of athletic trainers that a physician can supervise at one time from four to six.

NY SB95

To Amend The Arkansas Athletic Trainers Act; And To Clarify The Definition Of "athlete" Within The Arkansas Athletic Trainers Act.

NY A02643

Permits certain licensed athletic trainers who are licensed to practice in another state, territory or country to provide athletic training services to athletes and team personnel at a discrete sanctioned team sporting event or performance in this state.

NY S05275

Permits certain licensed athletic trainers who are licensed to practice in another state, territory or country to provide athletic training services to athletes and team personnel at a discrete sanctioned team sporting event or performance in this state.

NY HB1185

Athletic trainers.

NY S07840

Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program to allow qualified, foreign-trained physicians and physicians trained and/or licensed to practice medicine in a territory or possession of the United States to contribute to the healthcare system through supervised practice in designated shortage areas, ultimately leading to full licensure.

NY A07319

Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program to allow qualified, foreign-trained physicians and physicians trained and/or licensed to practice medicine in a territory or possession of the United States to contribute to the healthcare system through supervised practice in designated shortage areas, ultimately leading to full licensure.

NY SB1149

Establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact

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.

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