Bill > S00501

This bill amends the executive law to require the Office of Special Investigation (OSI), which handles investigations into deaths caused by police officers, to complete and publish its investigative reports within a strict 60-day timeframe. Specifically, the bill mandates that when the Attorney General decides not to pursue charges in a case or a grand jury declines to indict, the OSI must issue a public report within 60 days of initiating the investigation. The report must include the investigation's findings, an explanation for declining to present evidence to a grand jury, and any recommended systemic reforms. If the OSI cannot complete the report within 60 days, they may request 30-day extensions for good cause. The bill also modifies the existing requirement that the Attorney General provide written notice to the local district attorney about investigative determinations, changing the vague standard of "as soon as practicable" to a specific 60-day window. This legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in police-involved death investigations by establishing clear timelines for reporting and public disclosure.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S501