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, which is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, allowing foreign health care professionals to begin providing services during training and team activities leading up to the tournament, and will expire on July 31, 2026. This temporary waiver aims to facilitate the participation of international medical staff, ensuring that teams have access to necessary health care support throughout the event.