NY S08788

Requires all coroners and coroner's deputies to complete state-approved initial courses in medical-legal investigation, plus a minimum of 30 credit hours of continuing education every three years

Exempts coroners and coroner's deputies from continuing education requirements for one year following successful completion of the initial state-approved training courses

Mandates triennial registration with attestation to the county confirming completion of continuing education, with records to be maintained for seven years and filed with the county clerk

Bars coroners and coroner's deputies from practice if they fail to meet continuing education requirements, though counties may grant temporary waivers for military active duty or up to one year for other good cause

Extends the effective date of the underlying 2025 continuing education law from 180 days to one year after enactment