BILL NUMBER:  S6650A

 TITLE OF BILL :

An act to authorize certain health care professionals licensed to
practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in
connection with an event sanctioned by the World Triathlon
Corporation; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon
expiration thereof

 PURPOSE :

This legislation allows health care professionals to perform services
at the Ironman triathlon to be held on July 24, 2016 in Lake Placid,
New York.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section 1 - allows any person who is licensed to practice as a
physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical
therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse
practitioner, podiatrist, or emergency medical technician in another
state or territory, who is in good standing with such state or
territory, and who has been appointed by World Triathlon Corporation
to provide professional services to competitors at this Ironman event.

              

Section 2 - provides the effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

The triathlon in Lake Placid is a one day 2.4-mile swim and 112-mile
bike ride which concludes with a 26.2-mile marathon. As this event is
physically taxing on the athlete, the health and safety of the
participants in the days before the event and especially during and
after the event are crucial. This legislation would allow licensed
health care professionals from other states who volunteer and are
sanctioned by World Triathlon Corporation to perform services for the
athletes.

Especially important at Ironman events is the massage tent that is
available to the athletes following the race where muscle cramps and
minor aches and pains can be attended to. Without this immediate
attention, many of these competitors would require further intensive
medical intervention. The average time an athlete spends in this area
is approximately seven minutes, which is not a formal massage
treatment by any means. To service the 1,500 athletes, licensed
volunteers from other states are necessary.

 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

Legislation of this type has been passed by the Legislature in the
past for the Olympic Games in Lake Placid in 1980 and the Goodwill
Games in New York City in 1997 as well as for the 2001, 2002, 2003,
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and
2015 Ironman USA triathlons in Lake Placid.

2015: Chapter 79
2014: Chapter 71
2013: Chapter 141
2012: Chapter 77
2011: Chapter 12
2010: Chapter 159
2009: Chapter 81
2008: Chapter 125
2007: Chapter 360
2006: Chapter 131
2005: Chapter 45
2004: Chapter 112
2003: Chapter 128
2002: Chapter 199
2001: Chapter 115

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

None

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect July 20, 2016 and shall expire and be
deemed repealed July 25, 2016.