Relates to an annual report of department statistics

This bill (S 4398) requires New York's Department of Corrections to submit an annual report by March 31st starting in 2026. The report must detail every death of an incarcerated person in state facilities, including cause of death, demographics (age, race, gender), facility details, and circumstances like disciplinary confinement or specialized care. For deaths resulting from suicide or specific categories, a preliminary report must be provided within seven days, followed by a final report after the investigation concludes. The data must include trend analysis compared to historical statistics to improve transparency around prison mortality. The bill directly affects the state correction department and its reporting obligations to legislative leaders and committees.