Bill > A01010

This bill amends the New York Correction Law to require the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to provide more comprehensive and timely notifications about deaths of incarcerated individuals. Specifically, the department must promptly notify the next of kin and designated representatives about an inmate's death, including details about the circumstances, medical procedures, and cause of death. The bill mandates that these contacts be identified using emergency contact information previously provided by the incarcerated individual. Moreover, within 24 hours of notifying the next of kin, the department must publish a public notice of the death on its official website. This legislation aims to increase transparency and ensure that families and designated representatives are quickly informed about the death of an incarcerated individual, providing them with important information and reducing potential uncertainty during a difficult time.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1010