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A 5574

Reestablishes the office of coroner in the county of Oswego and removing the powers and duties of coroners from the district attorney in such county and allows Oswego County to appoint a coroner

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Will Barclay

Bill A 5574 reestablishes Oswego County's coroner's office, transferring death investigation duties from the district attorney to improve efficiency and public safety.

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Bill Summary · A 5574

Summary of Bill A 5574

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: A 5574
  • Title: Reestablishes the office of coroner in the county of Oswego; removes the powers and duties of coroners from the district attorney in such county; allows Oswego County to appoint a coroner.
  • Status: Referred to Rules
  • Introduced: February 18, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill A 5574 aims to reestablish the office of coroner in Oswego County, New York. The bill seeks to delineate the responsibilities of the coroner from those of the district attorney, thereby allowing for a more specialized approach to death investigations within the county. This legislative move is intended to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the coroner's office in handling cases of unexplained or suspicious deaths.

Key Provisions

  • Reestablishment of the Coroner's Office: The bill formally reinstates the office of coroner in Oswego County, which had previously been eliminated or absorbed into other offices.
  • Removal of Powers from District Attorney: The bill transfers the powers and duties related to death investigations from the district attorney's office to the newly established coroner's office. This change is designed to ensure that the coroner can operate independently and focus solely on matters related to death investigations.
  • Appointment Authority: The bill grants Oswego County the authority to appoint a coroner, establishing a clear process for filling this position.

Impact

  • Local Government: The reestablishment of the coroner's office will impact the local government structure in Oswego County, creating a dedicated position for death investigations.
  • Public Health and Safety: By having a specialized coroner, the bill aims to improve the handling of death investigations, which can have implications for public health and safety, particularly in cases of suspicious or unexplained deaths.
  • Legal and Procedural Changes: The separation of duties between the coroner and the district attorney may lead to changes in how death investigations are conducted and reported within the county.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 18, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to Local Governments.
  • June 5, 2025: Reported and referred to Ways and Means.
  • June 6, 2025: Reported and referred to Rules.
  • June 17, 2025:
    • Reported.
    • Rules report calendar (CAL.895).
    • Ordered to third reading (Rules CAL.895).
    • Home rule request submitted.
    • Passed Assembly.
    • Delivered to Senate.
    • Referred to Rules.

Related Bills

  • A 10050: A prior-session bill that may have addressed similar issues.
  • S 8305: A companion bill in the Senate that corresponds with A 5574.

This summary provides an overview of Bill A 5574, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on Oswego County. The bill is currently in the legislative process and has passed several key stages in the Assembly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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