S 497 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to death certificates for persons whose death is caused by any act or event in which alcohol is a factor

This bill requires medical examiners and coroners to indicate on death certificates when alcohol was a factor in a death, including any additional information the health commissioner specifies. It directly affects those who complete death certificates, mandating a specific notation for cases involving alcohol. The change applies to all deaths where alcohol contributed to the cause, without altering existing laws or creating new penalties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Jan 8, 2025
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
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Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
NY
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