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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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Healthcare 127Social Services & Welfare 100Criminal Justice & Policing 96Civil Rights & Liberties 94Government Operations & Budget 89Labor & Employment 69Economy & Taxes 65Environment & Energy 62Education 60Housing 49Transportation & Infrastructure 36Technology & Privacy 33Banking & Finance 20Immigration 19Abortion & Reproductive Rights 8Elections & Voting 8Agriculture 4Gun Policy 4Other 4Foreign Policy & Trade 2Defense & Military 1

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
NY House District 57 current
New York
 Democratic Jan 1, 2021 — openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (2,019 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
A 618 — Relates to the commissioner's duty to ensure employers inform employees about certain provisions in employment contracts Yea Jan 27, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 6338 — Relates to defining a victim of a sexual offense Yea Jan 27, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 1515 — Directs the superintendent of banks to promulgate rules and regulations requiring licensed cashers of checks to file suspicious activity… Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8810 — Provides a defense from liability for certain MTA vehicles standing, stopped, or parked in violation of certain bus lane restrictions in… Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8772 — Relates to high deductible health plans and health savings accounts; relates to the effectiveness of a chapter of the laws of 2025 Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 9510 — Relates to the use of virtual credit cards by insurers and certain health care plans and the effectiveness of provisions of law relating… Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8774 — Relates to the issuance of temporary elevator mechanic licenses during shortages, continuing education for certain elevator and… Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 9478 — Establishes a New York native plants designation; repealer Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 1541 — Establishes the cesarean births review board Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8767 — Requires operational safety plans to require employees to check in before taking action at an incident location; directs the office to make… Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 9452 — Relates to the prohibition of the use of employment promissory notes and other similar provisions Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8768 — Relates to the discharge of a mortgage Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8757 — Relates to prohibiting charges for the issuance of a certificate of still birth or fetal death Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 9503 — Provides for the restriction of substances in menstrual products Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8754 — Relates to enforcement of provisions regarding regulation of tobacco products, herbal cigarettes, and smoking paraphernalia Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8827 — Relates to warning labels on certain feature platforms; repealer Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 9453 — Relates to requirements regarding employers including opioid antagonists where first aid kits are required by federal law Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8831 — Relates to the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence systems by certain state and local entities… Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8795 — Extends paid family leave benefits to certain construction employees Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8802 — Relates to oversight of continuing care communities; repealer Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8756 — Amends the effectiveness of provisions related to permitting a close friend to make an anatomical gift of a decedent's body Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8752 — Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to have apprenticeship agreements Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 1799 — Relates to prohibiting financial institutions from charging a fee for periodic paper statements Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8800 — Relates to the calculation of rates for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program Yea Jan 21, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 9484 — Requires the state office for the aging to publish a "Guide to Actions When Someone Close Dies" Yea Jan 20, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (81 as lead sponsor)

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