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NY A07880
Bill
Status
4/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Gibbs
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AI Summary
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Requires New York State to cover the reasonable expense of independent autopsies requested by next of kin when an incarcerated individual dies in Department of Corrections custody
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Reimbursement applies to costs not otherwise covered by the state and will be processed through annual vouchers certified by the county or city's chief fiscal officer
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Grants next of kin the right to request and receive an independent autopsy after obtaining a death certificate
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Amends Section 16 of the Correction Law by adding a new subdivision 3
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the state to pay for independent autopsies at the request of the next of kin of incarcerated individuals who die in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026