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History
- Signed chap.475
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading cal.294
- Substituted for A1629A
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 57–0
- Amended on third reading (t) 3738a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
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- 1st report cal.198
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes mutual aid agreements between counties for the provision of services by coroners and medical examiners
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3738A
Title of bill
An act to amend the county law, in relation to mutual aid agreements between counties for the provision of services by coroners and medical examiners
Purpose
To allow coroners' services from adjacent counties to assist a county in a time of disaster.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the county law by adding a new section 672 which authorizes counties to enter into written or mutual aid agreements for the provision of services provided by the county coroner's office or the office of the medical examiner in such counties requirement.
Section 2 states the effective date.
Justification
Recent events, natural catastrophe or terrorist-related, have brought to light the need for cooperation between counties to assist one another in the expedient management of mass casualties. As the law exists today, a large scale catastrophe would be too large of a burden for counties with only one coroner. Additionally, if the existing coroner falls ill, there is no one to replace him. These mutual aid agreements would improve counties' capabilities to manage emergencies and deaths.
Legislative history
S.1063 of 2013/2014 passed Senate; S.277B of 2011/2012 referred to Local Government; S.3220 of 2009/2010 referred to Local Government; S.2621A of 2007/2008 advanced to third reading.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 180th day after becoming law, with provisions.
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