Extends the statute of limitations for coroners, coroners' physicians and medical examiners for article 78 proceedings

This bill (A 8986) extends the deadline for coroners, coroners' physicians, and medical examiners to file legal challenges (Article 78 proceedings) against government decisions from four months to ten years. It directly affects these officials by giving them more time to contest rulings related to their work, such as autopsy reports or death investigations. The key change amends the Civil Practice Law to specify a ten-year window for such cases, replacing the previous four-month limit. This adjustment provides greater flexibility for these professionals to address issues without time constraints. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on modifying the filing deadline.