Requires investigation and autopsy of suspicious deaths where the deceased individual had an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence.
Impact
The implications of this bill are significant for state laws regarding investigations into deaths linked to domestic violence. By defining specific conditions under which additional investigations must occur, the bill provides a framework intended to protect vulnerable populations and close gaps in the way such cases are handled. It promotes accountability within law enforcement agencies by requiring a higher standard of investigation when there is evidence suggesting a history of domestic violence.
Summary
Bill S07396 proposes amendments to the executive law concerning the investigation of suspicious deaths, particularly in cases where individuals have a documented history of domestic violence. The legislation mandates that in such cases, law enforcement must conduct thorough investigations, including interviewing family members and obtaining autopsies if certain criteria are met. This is aimed at ensuring that potential homicides are not overlooked due to misclassification as suicides or accidents, especially in situations involving domestic violence.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding Bill S07396 include concerns from various stakeholders about the practicality and resource implications of mandating extensive investigations in all cases with an identifiable history of domestic violence. Critics may argue that such requirements could strain law enforcement resources or lead to inconsistencies in investigations based on varying interpretations of the bill's criteria. Proponents, however, argue that the need for thorough investigations far outweighs these concerns, as failing to address domestic violence thoroughly can result in unnecessary loss of life and justice being denied to victims.
Same As
Requires investigation and autopsy of suspicious deaths where the deceased individual had an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence.
Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking; requires training on discrimination against individuals with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking.
Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking; requires training on discrimination against individuals with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking.
Directs the office for the prevention of domestic violence to facilitate the establishment of five crime victim and trauma survivor recovery centers throughout the state to help individuals who have experienced violent crime, including individuals who suffered gunshot wounds, as well as victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and hate crimes, and those who had a family member assaulted or killed, free of charge.
Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence; permits victims of domestic violence to take an unpaid leave of absence for twenty days from employment to address on-going domestic violence; defines "address on-going domestic violence"; contains provision to protect the individual's job position and benefits.
Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence; permits victims of domestic violence to take an unpaid leave of absence for twenty days from employment to address on-going domestic violence; defines "address on-going domestic violence"; contains provision to protect the individual's job position and benefits.
Requires medical assistance be provided to victims of domestic violence to care for and treat any scarring resulting from the domestic violence incident.
Requires the New York state office for the prevention of domestic violence to establish trauma-informed standards for domestic violence abuse intervention programs; establishes requirements for such standards.