N.Y. Public Authorities Law Section 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.

Source: Section 2981 — Wrongful death; limitation period, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBA/2981 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jul. 26, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 2981 — Wrongful death; limitation period, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBA/2981 (last accessed Jul. 26, 2025).

N.Y. Public Authorities Law Section 2981 Wrongful death

N.Y. Public Authorities Law Section 2981
Wrongful death