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NY S05680
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Salazar
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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 designated representatives when an incarcerated individual dies in custody, replacing the current requirement to simply "be responsive to inquiries"
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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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Requires identification of next of kin and representatives from emergency contact information previously provided by the incarcerated individual
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Within 24 hours after notifying next of kin and designated representatives, the department must publish public notice of the death on its website
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
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
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
1/7/2026