Establishes an independent fatality review board to assess domestic violence cases resulting in fatalities and recommend improvements to state.

New York S04028 creates an independent fatality review board to investigate and assess domestic violence cases resulting in fatalities. The board, consisting of thirteen members appointed by various state officials, reviews case circumstances, assesses agency responses, and identifies trends and risk factors. It compiles reports and recommendations for state agencies, including the governor, legislature, and prevention of domestic violence office. The board can access various records without subpoena and sealed records with judicial authorization.

Establishes an independent fatality review board to assess domestic violence cases resulting in fatalities and recommend improvements to state.

New York S04028 creates an independent fatality review board to investigate and assess domestic violence cases resulting in fatalities. The board, consisting of thirteen members appointed by various state officials, reviews case circumstances, assesses agency responses, and identifies trends and risk factors. It compiles reports and recommendations for state agencies, including the governor, legislature, and prevention of domestic violence office. The board can access various records without subpoena and sealed records with judicial authorization.