Provides notice of the death of an incarcerated individual occurring in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Provides notice of the death of an incarcerated individual occurring in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision; requires the department to promptly notify the next kin and any other person designated as the representative of any incarcerated individual whose death takes place during custody.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Amends the Correction Law.

Committee

Correction · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Crime Victims, Crime And Correction · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill amends the correction law to require the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to promptly notify next of kin or other designated representative of any incarcerated individual whose death takes place in custody and, within 24 hours of such notification, to publish public notice of such death on the department's public website. SUMMARY OR PROVISIONS: Section 1 amends correction law section 624 to require the prompt notification of next of kin or other designated representative of any incarcerated person whose death takes place in custody and, within 24 hours of such notification to publish notice of such death on the department's public website. Section 2 provides for the effective date.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Senate Crime Victims, Crime And CorrectionMar 25, 2025Result: passed
(5) (1) (0) (1)

Cosponsors

Anna Kelles, April Baskin and 20 more on Agora

Democratic22

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Julia Salazar says this is needed

This bill promotes transparency and accountability within the correction system, allowing for public oversight. Research has consistently shown that transparency is vital in maintaining trust and preventing abuses of power within institutions. A 2019 survey conducted by the National Institute of Justice found that increased transparency in correctional facilities is associated with lower rates of violence and misconduct. Transparent reporting enables prompt investigations into the causes and circumstances surrounding deaths, facilitating the identification and resolution of systemic issues that may jeopardize prisoner welfare. Research by the Vera Institute of Justice has shown that transparent and accountable correctional systems tend to exhibit lower rates of violence, better healthcare outcomes, and increased rehabilitation opportunities.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
NY Senate
Dec 8, 2025
Enacting Clause Stricken
ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 26, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (4 earlier events)

Mar 25, 2025
1ST Report CAL.608
1ST REPORT CAL.608
NY Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
NY Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Correction
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION
NY Assembly
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
NY Assembly

About this record

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