Bill > A08986

This bill amends the Civil Practice Law and Rules to extend the statute of limitations for Article 78 proceedings involving coroners, coroners' physicians, and medical examiners. Currently, most proceedings must be commenced within four months after a determination becomes final, with some exceptions for individuals under certain disabilities. The bill specifically creates a new provision that allows such professionals ten years to commence a proceeding after their report is finalized, which is a significant extension from the standard four-month timeframe. Article 78 proceedings are legal actions used to challenge the decisions of administrative agencies or government bodies, typically on grounds of illegality, irrationality, or procedural impropriety. The bill also makes some minor grammatical changes, replacing gender-specific pronouns with more neutral language like "such petitioner". The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, providing these medical professionals with a much longer window to respond to potential legal challenges related to their official reports and determinations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8986