Establishing a pilot program to provide oral appliances to individuals diagnosed with sleep apnea

Summary

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 treatment at no cost to individuals. The bill would require DOHMH to provide oral appliances that have been cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration to treat sleep apnea. The bill would also require DOHMH to publish a report on the pilot program’s effectiveness and whether it should be made permanent.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

Committee on Health

Full history

1. Dec 31, 2025

   Filed

   This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

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2. Sep 26, 2024

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

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3. Sep 26, 2024

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health

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