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A 11385

Authorization for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by the New York Road Runners

2025 Regular Session

Allows eligible out-of-state health professionals to provide temporary, event-specific medical services at NYRR races without NY licensing, four days before to one day after each e

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 11385A
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Bill Summary · A 11385

Summary of Bill A11385 (2025-2026, New York)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill authorizes certain healthcare professionals who are licensed or certified in other jurisdictions to provide professional services in New York state in connection with events sanctioned by the New York Road Runners (NYRR).
  • This access is temporary and specifically tied to major running events and a limited window around those events. It aims to ensure adequate medical coverage for athletes and team personnel during sanctioned races and related activities.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amends section 1 of chapter 192 of the laws of 2011 (as amended by chapter 169 of the laws of 2025) to authorize practice by out-of-state/territory licensed professionals without prior New York licensing or Public Health Law certification.
  • Eligible professionals (in good standing in their home jurisdiction) may provide services at NYRR-sanctioned events to athletes and team personnel registered to train or compete in New York.
  • The allowed practice window is four days before to one day after each listed event.
  • Eligible professional titles include:
    • Physician
    • Physician assistant
    • Massage therapist
    • Physical therapist
    • Chiropractor
    • Dentist
    • Optometrist
    • Nurse
    • Nurse practitioner
    • Emergency medical technician (including paramedic)
    • Athletic trainer
    • Podiatrist
  • Events covered (and respective dates, with flexibility for NY approvals in 2026):
    • New York City Marathon
    • Brooklyn Half Marathon
    • Bronx 10 Mile
    • New York City Half Marathon
    • Staten Island Half Marathon
    • Queens 10K
  • Each event’s dates are listed with placeholders indicating adjustments permitted by the City of New York in 2026.

Who is affected

  • out-of-state/territory licensed health care professionals listed above
  • NYRR-affiliated events in New York state
  • Athletes and team personnel registered to train at locations in New York or compete in NYRR-sanctioned events

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill is part of an ongoing legislative effort related to staffing for major events (as indicated by referencing prior amendments in 2025).
  • Effective immediately upon enactment.
  • The amendments are aligned with NYRR-sanctioned events and include the possibility of adjustments to event dates by the City of New York in 2026.

Practical impact and considerations

  • Improves access to qualified medical personnel at major running events without requiring immediate New York state licensing or certification for those professionals.
  • Facilitates rapid deployment of specialists for athletes, trainers, and event staff during critical event windows.
  • Maintains safety and medical coverage while ensuring that professionals are in good standing in their home jurisdictions.
  • The bill does not expand licensing requirements for New York-based professionals; it creates a temporary, event-specific authorization for eligible out-of-state practitioners.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language summary for a brief memo or a comparison to the prior law (chapter 192 of 2011 and its 2025 amendments).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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