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NY A01010
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to promptly notify next of kin and any designated representative when an incarcerated individual dies in custody
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Mandates notification of circumstances surrounding the death, medical procedures used, and cause of death including preliminary and final autopsy determinations as information becomes available
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Next of kin and representatives are identified from emergency contact information previously provided by the incarcerated individual
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Requires the department to publish public notice of the death on its website within 24 hours after notifying next of kin and representatives
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Changes current law from requiring the department to "be responsive to inquiries" to requiring proactive, prompt notification
Legislative Description
Provides notice of the death of an incarcerated individual occurring in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision; requires the department to promptly notify the next kin and any other person designated as the representative of any incarcerated individual whose death takes place during custody.
Last Action
print number 1010a
1/16/2025