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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 34 — Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles for toll exemptions | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 6521 — Extends the period during which the county of Herkimer is authorized to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 2684 — Relates to the purposes of the volunteer and exempt firefighters' benevolent association of Thornwood, New York | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1455 — Exempts the South Onondaga Fire Department from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed… | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1925 — Establishes the sector partnership enhancement and reinforcement program | Nay | Apr 7, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 6652 — Permits licensed insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, consultants, and intermediaries to carryover up to seven hours of continuing… | Yea | Apr 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7442 — Extends certain provisions of law relating to publishers or manufacturers providing printed instructional materials for college students… | Yea | Apr 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7695 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 9, 2025 | Yea | Apr 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 2042 — Authorizes the commissioner of the office of children and family services to conduct a study that examines barriers to the creation of… | Nay | Apr 3, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7635 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 7, 2025 | Yea | Apr 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 4533 — Extends the period during which the city of White Plains is authorized to impose an additional sales and compensating use tax | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3424 — Extends the authorization granted to the county of Franklin to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 56 — Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by… | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 5244 — Extends the effectiveness of an occupancy tax in the town of DeWitt | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 5318 — Extends the expiration date of the personal income tax surcharge imposed in the city of Yonkers | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 5323 — Extends certain provisions relating to additional sales tax imposed by the city of Yonkers | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 6264 — Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the commissioned corps of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration and… | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 6869 — Prohibits discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers and furthers fair housing compliance | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 5329 — Extends the expiration of the mortgage recording tax imposed by the city of Yonkers | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 4727 — Relates to paid family leave benefits | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1820 — Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1376 — Relates to encouraging and promoting farmers markets in state and local parks | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 6556 — Includes consideration of evidence of recent acts of aggravated cruelty to animals as a factor to be considered when determining whether… | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7070 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 3, 2025 | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 6768 — Relates to requiring the display of a notice of responsibilities to protect underground facilities | Yea | Apr 1, 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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