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Phara Souffrant Forrest

NY House District 57

Democratic New York since Jan 1, 2021

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Issue areas

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Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
NY House District 57 current New York	Democratic	Jan 1, 2021	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (2,019 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
A 1529 — Requires the disclosure of lead-based paint test reports in real estate transactions	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 2539 — Relates to requiring mandatory arbitration clauses in certain consumer contracts to be printed in large font type	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8869 — Requires certain health insurance policies include coverage for services provided by pharmacists related to contraceptives	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 2332 — Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common…	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8830 — Relates to right of action for claims arising out of coerced debts	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 1287 — Establishes the rare disease advisory council	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 1248 — Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or delivery of xylazine	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8836 — Relates to certain leases for the exploration, development, and production of gas or oil in state forests, reforestation areas and wildlife…	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 10350 — Extends certain provisions relating to the repair of damaged pesticide containers	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8447 — Establishes an elder financial exploitation public awareness campaign	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 7992 — Directs the city of New York to conduct an analysis of stormwater and groundwater issues in southeast Queens	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8305 — Relates to expenses in matrimonial actions	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8087 — Relates to the issuance of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8089 — Establishes a New York state veterans' and service member law book	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 7683 — Relates to limiting recordkeeping and reporting duties of public notaries	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8392 — Relates to state aid provided to volunteer agencies for the provision of certain addiction services	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 10338 — Extends the time for New York city marshals to exercise the same functions, powers and duties as sheriffs with respect to the execution of…	Nay	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8410 — Relates to the annual reporting obligations of the New York state energy research and development authority	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 10129 — Relates to the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8675 — Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act of 2026"	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8680 — Requires cities that fluoridate public water supplies to comply with certain provisions of law and publish a notice prior to discontinuing…	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8399 — Relates to the solicitation of donations on state highways	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 10344 — Extends certain provisions relating to supermarkets providing excess edible food to food relief organizations	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8480 — Relates to payment of certain awards for disability	Yea	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 7301 — Requires sexual and domestic violence awareness posters in certain businesses	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (81 as lead sponsor)

A 3842 NY · —
Establishes the insure our communities act

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A 10699 NY · —
Establishes procedures to be followed when the body scan of an incarcerated individual, employee or visitor to a correctional facility displays alleged…

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A 10646 NY · —
Provides voice communication service to incarcerated people at no cost; repealer

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A 10644 NY · —
Relates to increasing fines for the late filing of rent registration statements

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A 3991 NY · —
Establishes requirements for the use of artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tools in utilization review and management

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A 10451 NY · —
Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused

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A 5553 NY · —
Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program

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A 3989 NY · —
Requires state agencies to develop plans for new Americans

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A 911 NY · —
Clarifies the definition of persons with a disability for purposes of the definition of special populations

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A 1261 NY · —
Protects the rights of people in prisons, jails and forensic facilities

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