NYC Council Introduction 1111
intro.nyc/1111-2023
2022-2023 Legislative Session
Requiring police officers to treat breathing difficulties as medical emergencies.
Status: Filed (End of Session)
Committee on Public Safety
Introduced: June 22, 2023
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.