Extends 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

Out-of-state health professionals can treat race participants

The law extends permission for certain out-of-state health professionals to provide event care without a New York license or certification. They must hold a license or certification in another state or territory, be in good standing, and be appointed by New York Road Runners. Covered professions are physicians, physician assistants, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, emergency medical technicians, athletic trainers, and podiatrists. They can serve only athletes and team personnel registered to train in New York or compete in a sanctioned New York event. Permission runs from four days before through one day after each listed race. The 2025 races are the New York City Half Marathon on March 16, Brooklyn Half Marathon on May 17, Queens 10K on June 14, Bronx 10 Mile on September 14, Staten Island Half Marathon on October 12, and New York City Marathon on November 2. Corresponding 2026 races are covered in those same months, with dates subject to New York City's permission as specified in the law. The timing clauses state immediate effect, full force on January 1, 2025, and expiration on December 31, 2026. Another clause ties the amendments to repeal of the underlying section, leaving the timing provisions unclear.