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Phara Souffrant Forrest
NY House District 57
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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
| 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 |
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| A 7928 — Relates to the effectiveness of the New York black car operators' injury compensation fund, inc. | Yea | May 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1865 — Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants | Yea | May 13, 2025 | 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 | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7424 — Relates to terms and condition of employment, salary schedules, and other terms any agreement for members of certain collective negotiating… | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3361 — Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7636 — Authorizes certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with the… | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3404 — Relates to permitting an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1672 — Prohibits contracts for the purchase or financing of a dog or cat from online websites from including provisions allowing repossession of… | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7620 — Authorizes certain health care professionals licensed or certified by a foreign government or another state or territory to provide… | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 8113 — Extends provisions of the long term care ombudsman to assisted living facilities | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7623 — Authorizes certain medical professionals certified by a foreign government or another state or territory to provide medical services during… | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1652 — Authorizes a court to direct filing of non-family offense order of protection with the computerized registry for such orders and warrants | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 934 — Relates to peremptory challenges where there are two or more defendants | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 688 — Provides minimum basic training related to handling emergency situations involving individuals with any physical and/or developmental… | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 4003 — Relates to caregiver requirements for certain day care homes | Not voting | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3006 — Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state education, labor, housing and family assistance budget for… | Yea | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3004 — CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET | Yea | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3009 — Enacts into law major components of legislation which are necessary to implement the state fiscal plan for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year | Yea | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3001 — LEGISLATURE AND JUDICIARY BUDGET | Yea | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3000 — STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET | Yea | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3003 — AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET | Yea | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3007 — Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state health and mental hygiene budget for the 2025-2026 state… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3005 — Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3008 — Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7766 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 7, 2025 | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (81 as lead sponsor)
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A 3842
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Establishes the insure our communities act
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A 10699
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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
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Provides voice communication service to incarcerated people at no cost; repealer
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A 10644
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Relates to increasing fines for the late filing of rent registration statements
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A 3991
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Establishes requirements for the use of artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tools in utilization review and management
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A 10451
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Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused
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A 5553
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Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program
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A 3989
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Requires state agencies to develop plans for new Americans
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A 911
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Clarifies the definition of persons with a disability for purposes of the definition of special populations
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A 1261
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Protects the rights of people in prisons, jails and forensic facilities
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