New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8106: Establishes the office of chief medical examiner; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8106 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the office of chief medical examiner; repealer. Primary sponsor: Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8106A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an independent office of chief medical examiner in the state commission of correction; requires that every death of an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility immediately be reported to the office of the chief medical examiner; establishes duties and responsibilities of the office; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Salazar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| April Baskin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 63 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8106A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION