Establishes an office of special investigation for work-related fatalities in New York.
The bill establishes an office of special investigation for work-related fatalities within the attorney general's office. It mandates coroners and medical examiners to report incidents of work-related fatalities within 48 hours, including details such as the deceased's name, age, and the circumstances of the death. The attorney general is directed to investigate these incidents and may prosecute employers if a criminal offense is suspected.
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