Requires the state to pay for the delivery of the body of a deceased incarcerated individual to their next of kin when such incarcerated individual dies in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision.
Summary
Bill A07883 mandates that when an incarcerated individual dies while in the custody of the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, the state is responsible for delivering the body to the deceased's next of kin, which may include relatives by blood or marriage or a bona fide friend. The bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on families who would otherwise be responsible for the costs associated with the transportation of the deceased's body.
Impact
If enacted, this bill would amend the correction law in New York, establishing a new requirement for the state to handle the logistics and expenses related to the delivery of deceased incarcerated individuals' bodies. This change would ensure that families are not financially burdened during a difficult time, potentially leading to increased state expenditures related to the transportation of bodies.
Sentiment
The general sentiment surrounding Bill A07883 appears to be supportive, as it addresses a compassionate issue regarding the treatment of deceased individuals and their families. However, there may be concerns regarding the financial implications for the state budget, which could lead to discussions about resource allocation.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise regarding the financial responsibility of the state versus the potential impact on taxpayers. Some legislators may argue that the state should not bear these costs, while others emphasize the moral obligation to support families in their time of grief. The balance between compassion and fiscal responsibility is likely to be a key debate point.
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to promulgate rules and regulations for requirements for vendors who make products available for order and delivery to incarcerated individuals and provide for safe food storage for incarcerated individuals in their cells.
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to promulgate rules and regulations for requirements for vendors who make products available for order and delivery to incarcerated individuals and provide for safe food storage for incarcerated individuals in their cells.
Establishes a digital legal mail program for the delivery of privileged correspondences to incarcerated individuals housed at correctional facilities; requires law offices sending legal mail via digital platforms to incarcerated individuals to register with the department of corrections.
Establishes a digital legal mail program for the delivery of privileged correspondences to incarcerated individuals housed at correctional facilities; requires law offices sending legal mail via digital platforms to incarcerated individuals to register with the department of corrections.
Relates to required notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual experiences a serious medical event; provides that incarcerated individuals and their representatives shall have the right to access such incarcerated individual's medical records; provides requirements for access to such medical records; establishes an independent medical oversight body to monitor and evaluate the quality of medical care provided to incarcerated individuals within correctional facilities and to ensure compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements for adequate medical care; provides penalties for certain violations; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to collect data on medical incidents, response times, and correctional facility compliance with certain requirements, and to publish an annual report detailing such data.
Requires the state to pay for independent autopsies at the request of the next of kin of incarcerated individuals who die in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision.
Relates to required notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual experiences a serious medical event; provides that incarcerated individuals and their representatives shall have the right to access such incarcerated individual's medical records; provides requirements for access to such medical records; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to collect data on medical incidents and response times, and to publish an annual report detailing such data.
Relates to the transfer of incarcerated individuals from a county jail to a state correctional institution when such county jail becomes unsafe for the confinement of incarcerated individuals due to extraordinary circumstances.
Relates to the transfer of incarcerated individuals from a county jail to a state correctional institution when such county jail becomes unsafe for the confinement of incarcerated individuals due to extraordinary circumstances.
Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.