NYC Council Introduction 1047

intro.nyc/1047-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Establishing a sleep apnea screening pilot program and public education and outreach campaign.
Status: Laid Over in Committee Committee on Health
Sponsored by Shaun Abreu
Introduced: September 26, 2024

This bill would require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) or another agency designated by the Mayor with the appropriate subject matter expertise to establish a 3-year pilot program that provides sleep apnea screenings at no cost as well as access to home sleep apnea tests, if appropriate. The bill would require DOHMH to prioritize individuals without insurance. This bill would also require DOHMH to publish a report on the pilot program’s effectiveness and whether it should be made permanent, and to conduct a public education and outreach campaign on sleep apnea and the pilot program’s availability.