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New YorkS 84152025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Enacts into law components of legislation necessary to implement an omnibus bill related to correctional services in the state of New York

Sponsored By: Julia Salazar (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

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5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More time to sue for custody injuries

If you were injured while in the custody of a listed New York prison or jail, you can start a civil claim up to three years after you are released. This rule overrides shorter time limits and notice‑of‑claim rules. For these custody‑injury claims, certain municipal and Court of Claims notice and deadline rules do not apply. This makes it easier to seek damages for harm suffered in custody.

More cameras and faster video disclosure

State and local prisons and jails must install and keep fixed cameras with audio. They cannot continuously record inside cells, showers, or toilets, but must cover entries and exits. Footage must be kept at least 1 year, and at least 5 years if there is a complaint or staff‑misconduct report or other legal matter. Facilities must give the Attorney General’s special investigation office any video tied to an in‑custody death within 72 hours, unredacted; delays are allowed only with a certification and cannot exceed 90 days without a new one. Facilities must provide recordings when a valid subpoena or court order asks for them. The Inspector General audits compliance, may recommend fines or fixes, and annual public reports are required.

Stronger oversight and family notice after deaths

The State Commission of Correction must study in‑custody deaths over the past decade and report within one year of the law’s effective date. Beginning 90 days after the law takes effect, coroners and medical examiners must perform autopsies for these deaths and include toxicology, photos, slides, and any post‑mortem x‑rays, and send reports to oversight officials. The Corrections Department must promptly tell next of kin and any named representative the circumstances, medical care, and the cause of death, with preliminary and final autopsy results. The Commission expands to nine members, adding voices like a formerly incarcerated person, public health and behavioral health experts, and an attorney with indigent defense or prisoners’ rights experience.

Attorney General conflict rules and backups

When the Attorney General’s duties conflict with defending state employees, the AG can name a screened deputy to handle the case. The AG must set screening rules to keep prosecution and civil‑defense teams fully separate. If the AG is disqualified, a superior criminal court can appoint a special district attorney to take over the matter, with reasonable costs paid by the state budget as the judge certifies. The appointee holds the AG’s powers for that matter and issues any required public report.

More reporting on prison investigations

The Corrections Commissioner must send quarterly reports on complaints the Office of Special Investigations received in the prior quarter. Reports show counts by facility, complaint type and subject, outcomes, referrals for prosecution and to labor relations, and staffing. Each year, the Commissioner also reports average time to close cases by division and lists recommendations by facility.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Julia Salazar

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 50 • No: 29

committee vote • 6/12/2025

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 14 • No: 6

Senate vote • 6/12/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 23

Actions Timeline

  1. APPROVAL MEMO.82

    12/19/2025Senate

  2. SIGNED CHAP.707

    12/19/2025Senate

  3. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    12/8/2025Senate

  4. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/12/2025House

  5. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/12/2025House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.699

    6/12/2025House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A8871

    6/12/2025House

  8. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    6/12/2025House

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/12/2025Senate

  10. PASSED SENATE

    6/12/2025Senate

  11. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1949

    6/12/2025Senate

  12. REFERRED TO RULES

    6/9/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    6/9/2025

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