Public Authorities Law § 2981 · Title 11. Wrongful Death Actions
Wrongful death; limitation period
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§ 2981. Wrongful death; limitation period. A wrongful death action against a public authority or public benefit corporation shall be commenced within two years of the happening of the death.
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- Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PBA2981
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