NYC Council Introduction 704

intro.nyc/0704-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Requiring police officers to treat breathing difficulties as medical emergencies.
Status: Committee Committee on Public Safety
Sponsored by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Introduced: March 19, 2024

This bill would require the New York City Police Department to treat breathing difficulties as medical emergencies. This bill would also require police officers to complete training on how to identify and respond to breathing emergencies.