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Council passes bill to tighten oversight after deaths in Department of Correction custody
Summary
The City Council approved Intro 4-23A to increase transparency, establish reporting procedures and create a jail death review board after deaths in city custody; sponsors urged accountability following families’ testimony.
The New York City Council approved Intro 4-23A, a bill that requires stronger oversight, transparency and procedures following a death in Department of Correction custody. The measure was adopted by a recorded vote of 38 in the affirmative, 4 in the negative and 0 abstentions.
Councilmember Carlina Rivera, sponsor of the legislation, said the bill was a direct response to…
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