This bill exempts health care professionals who are licensed in foreign nations from New Jersey's licensing requirements while they provide medical services to athletes and team personnel affiliated with their respective teams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Specifically, the bill states that the prohibitory provisions of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes concerning the issuance of licenses and the practice of health care professions will not apply to these foreign-licensed professionals. This exemption is limited to services rendered only to team members and personnel during the tournament.

The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, and will expire on July 31, 2026, allowing foreign health care professionals to assist during the tournament and any related training or activities leading up to it. The bill aims to provide flexibility for health care professionals working with the teams, ensuring that they can deliver necessary medical support throughout the event, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.