Plain English Breakdown
The official text states the act remains in effect for no longer than 90 days, but also notes a specific expiration date of September 10, 2025. The exact effective start date is not provided in the metadata excerpt.
Temporary License Exemption for Foreign Sports Team Medical Staff
This law allows health professionals licensed in other countries to treat foreign sports teams in Washington, D.C., without a local license while the team is competing.
What This Bill Does
- Creates an exemption from licensing requirements for health workers licensed or certified in good standing in another country who accompany foreign athletic teams.
- Limits this exemption to individuals attending to the healthcare needs of athletes, support personnel, and coaching staff during organized sporting events.
- Restricts the time period of practice under this exemption to a maximum of 30 consecutive days.
- Confines medical care to team base camps, lodging, training sites, and match locations within the District while the team is competing.
- Prohibits these individuals from practicing inside any healthcare clinic or facility in the District.
Who It Names or Affects
- Health professionals licensed, registered, or certified in good standing in another country who travel with foreign athletic teams.
- Foreign athletic teams participating in organized sporting events within the District of Columbia.
- The athletes, support personnel, and coaching staff receiving care under this exemption.
Terms To Know
- Exemption
- A rule that allows someone to skip a normal requirement, such as getting a local license.
- Good standing
- Having an active and valid professional license without any suspensions or bans in the home country.
Limits and Unknowns
- The law only applies for a maximum of 30 consecutive days per visit.
- Medical care cannot be provided at local hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities.
- This emergency act expires on September 10, 2025.