Establishes Briana's law requiring biennial CPR training for peace officers

2 Co-sponsors

• Leroy Comrie
• Roxanne J. Persaud

Title of bill

An act to amend the general municipal law and the executive law, in relation to requiring police officers to be retrained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation every two years

Purpose

To require all police officers, including state police officers, be routinely trained in the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Summary of provisions

Adds a new section 208-h to the general municipal law and a new section 232 of the executive law

Justification

In response to the tragic death of Briana Ojeda in 2010, it is imperative that all police officers are adequately trained in the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This easy to learn procedure has been proven to save lives in emergency situations and could have helped save the life of Briana Ojeda. This bill will require every police officer in New York State to be retrained and tested in CPR, and that the state and a local department may chose to reimburse officers for training costs or administer their own training programs for officers. By requiring that all police officers are know how to administer CPR we can ensure that those in need will be saved in the future.

Legislative history

2009/10: A11702 Referred to Local Governments; died in Senate 2011/12: A1554 Referred to Rules; died in Senate 2013: A4974 Passed Assembly; died in Senate 2014: A10142 Passed Assembly; died in Senate

Fiscal implications

Minimal

Effective date

60th day after becoming law.