NYC Council Introduction 704
intro.nyc/0704-2024
2024-2025 Legislative Session
Requiring police officers to treat breathing difficulties as medical emergencies.
Status: Filed (End of Session)
Committee on Public Safety
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.