New York Assembly Bill A05747

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/20/25
• Refer: 2/20/25
• Refer: 1/7/26

Caption

Creates a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations concerning the incidence of asthma in the borough of Brooklyn in New York city.

Summary

This bill creates a temporary state commission to study the incidence of asthma in Brooklyn, New York City, and to make recommendations for addressing it. The commission is directed to focus especially on youth in communities with unemployment rates exceeding 125% of the statewide level, reflecting an interest in the relationship between asthma and social and environmental conditions. The commission would consist of 11 members appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, including representatives from the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation. Members would serve without compensation, though they could be reimbursed for necessary expenses. The commission would have legislative committee powers, be required to hold at least one public hearing each quarter, and must submit a report with findings and recommendations within one year of the act’s effective date.

Impact

The bill does not directly change existing health or environmental statutes; instead, it establishes a temporary advisory body with authority to investigate asthma incidence in Brooklyn and recommend policy responses. Its practical effect would be to create a formal state process for gathering testimony, analyzing causes and disparities, and proposing future legislative or administrative action related to asthma, public health, and environmental conditions affecting Brooklyn residents, particularly children and youth.

Sentiment

The available record shows no committee transcript or vote history, so there is no documented debate or recorded opposition in the materials provided. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears to be framed as a public health study commission rather than a regulatory or enforcement bill, which typically suggests a neutral-to-supportive posture focused on information gathering and recommendations.

Contention

The bill text itself does not identify explicit points of contention, and no discussion transcripts or votes are available to show disagreement. Potential areas of concern, if raised, would likely involve the scope of the commission’s mandate, the emphasis on Brooklyn and high-unemployment communities, the usefulness of another study commission versus direct action, and the administrative costs and appointment structure, though these issues are not documented in the provided materials.