Bill > S08305

This bill reestablishes the office of coroner in Oswego County, New York, transferring the coroner's powers and duties from the district attorney to a dedicated coroner position. Specifically, the bill creates a new provision in county law that allows the Oswego County legislature to appoint a coroner who will assume all the previous responsibilities previously held by the district attorney. The bill ensures a smooth transition by stipulating that the district attorney will continue to serve as the coroner until a new coroner is officially appointed. Importantly, the bill includes a clause that prevents other counties from using this legislation as a precedent to modify their own coroner arrangements, making this a specific, targeted change for Oswego County alone. A coroner is typically a public official responsible for investigating deaths, determining cause and manner of death, and performing medicolegal examinations in cases of sudden, unexplained, or suspicious fatalities. The bill aims to create a more specialized and focused approach to these critical investigative duties in Oswego County.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8305