Rep. Phara Souffrant Forrest

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District HD-057
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 106

Sponsored Legislation

State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies. [AB-5370] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Data Privacy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Disaster Relief ]
Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Steck Tabled on 12/13/2024

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State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Expands eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds by removing the mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement, providing alternative forms of evidence that would show that a qualifying crime was committed and the confidentiality of certain records. [AB-2105] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ]
Expands eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds by removing the mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement, providing alternative forms of evidence that would show that a qualifying crime was committed and the confidentiality of certain records.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Steck Reported on 05/17/2023

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State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Enacts the "Marvin Mayfield act", eliminating mandatory minimum sentences. [AB-2036] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Enacts the "Marvin Mayfield act", eliminating mandatory minimum sentences.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Weprin Amend (t) And Recommit To Codes on 03/28/2024

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State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Provides for paid family leave after a stillbirth. [AB-2880] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ]
Provides for paid family leave after a stillbirth.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Steck Referred To Labor on 01/03/2024

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State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others. [AB-1699] [Crime ] [Mental Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Rosenthal Referred To Codes on 01/03/2024

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State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Relates to the taxation of moneys, credits, securities and other intangible personal property in the state that is not employed in carrying on any business therein. [AB-5470] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ]
Relates to the taxation of moneys, credits, securities and other intangible personal property in the state that is not employed in carrying on any business therein.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rebecca Seawright Opinion Referred To Judiciary on 01/26/2024

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State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Expands protections regarding violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities; provides penalties for safety violations and operating without a valid license; prohibits reductions in fines in certain circumstances where a patient is endangered or harmed. [AB-5485] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Senior Citizens ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Crime ]
Expands protections regarding violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities; provides penalties for safety violations and operating without a valid license; prohibits reductions in fines in certain circumstances where a patient is endangered or harmed.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Steck Amend And Recommit To Health on 04/10/2024

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State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Provides for the advance payment of the earned income tax credit to qualifying employees. [AB-5577] [Taxes ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Budget and Spending ] [Poverty ]
Provides for the advance payment of the earned income tax credit to qualifying employees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patricia Fahy Referred To Ways And Means on 01/03/2024

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State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions". [AB-5588] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ]
Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Steck Passed Assembly on 03/14/2024

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State (New York)
New York 2023-2024 General Assembly

Enacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act"; relates to workers on excavations; provides that utility companies or their contractors shall use competent workers and shall pay the prevailing wage on projects where a permit to use, excavate, or open a street is required to be issued. [AB-5608] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ]
Enacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act"; relates to workers on excavations; provides that utility companies or their contractors shall use competent workers and shall pay the prevailing wage on projects where a permit to use, excavate, or open a street is required to be issued.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Steck Reported on 06/07/2023

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