State Senate Approves Ironman Legislation
From the Office of NYS Senator Betty Little
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that will allow out-of-state health care professionals to provide services for athletes competing in this year’s Lake Placid Ironman events.
Licensed professionals from out of state, including massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, podiatrists and athletic trainers, would have to be in good standing within their state or territory and would be required to be appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to provide services to competitors.
“The intense nature of these competitions require access to health care services for the safety and recovery of the athletes,” said Little. “This legislation assures an adequate number of health professionals are available.”
Ironman Lake Placid is scheduled to be held on July 22 and Ironman 70.3 Lake Placid will be held on September 9, 2018.
A companion bill is sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Stec.
Posted: March 19th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.