Bill > S02608

This bill establishes the COVID-19 Nursing Home Commission to investigate the Cuomo administration and the New York State Department of Health's conduct regarding nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission will be comprised of four district attorneys appointed by legislative leaders and will have the authority to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of relevant documents. The commission will publish a report detailing its findings, including any potential ethical or criminal violations, and the report will be made publicly available on the Attorney General's website. The bill aims to provide a non-partisan investigation into the state's response to the pandemic in nursing homes, which has been the subject of controversy and allegations of a cover-up.