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NY A06563
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Lavine
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AI Summary
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Requires automatic notification to crime victims, witnesses, and relatives of the death of an accused person who dies during pending judicial proceedings, incarceration, parole, post-release supervision, or while an order of protection is in effect
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Changes victim notification from opt-in (requiring victims to provide contact information) to opt-out (automatic unless victims decline to receive notifications)
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Converts the requirement for victims to register with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Office of Victim Assistance into an automatic right to be notified of a defendant's release and parole board interviews
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Mandates the state health commissioner and NYC Department of Health deliver monthly death certificate records to DOCCS Office of Victim Assistance and Division of Criminal Justice Services, including names, addresses, and birth dates organized by county
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires the notification of a crime victim or witness of the death of the accused if such person dies during pending judicial proceedings or during any period of incarceration, parole or post-release supervision, or when an order of protection exists.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026