Permits certain licensed athletic trainers to practice in New York State if they are licensed to practice in another state, territory or country

Visiting athletic trainers gain New York access

The law lets qualified visiting athletic trainers provide temporary services in New York. Trainers must be licensed or have legally protected professional titles elsewhere and be in good standing. Athletic therapists with foreign-government credentials also qualify. They need a written agreement to serve athletes and team personnel of an eligible group. These include U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee-recognized teams, out-of-state secondary schools or colleges, professional or amateur sports teams, and performing arts troupes. Services are only for sanctioned team sporting events or performances at eligible New York sites. Sites include schools, colleges, professional, amateur or nonprofit sports organizations, dance organizations, military academies or U.S. facilities, and fire or police training programs or academies. Work is limited to five days before through three days after each event or traveling performance. New York’s Board of Regents can regulate and discipline these practitioners as New York licensees, including under professional-misconduct rules and penalties. The law takes effect on the same date and in the same manner as Chapter 733 of the Laws of 2023. Implementation rules can be adopted, changed, or repealed on or before that date.