Rep. Phara Souffrant Forrest

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District HD-057
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 105

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

Prohibits utility corporations from imposing late fees, interest, or penalties during an investigation by the commission; allows retroactive late fees, interest, or penalties if a determination is made in favor of such utility corporation; prohibits utility services from being terminated during an investigation by the commission; requires utility corporations to notify customers of investigations; requires notice to the general public. [AB-7537] [Consumer Protection ] [Energy ] [Public Safety ] [Telecommunications ]
Prohibits utility corporations from imposing late fees, interest, or penalties during an investigation by the commission; allows retroactive late fees, interest, or penalties if a determination is made in favor of such utility corporation; prohibits utility services from being terminated during an investigation by the commission; requires utility corporations to notify customers of investigations; requires notice to the general public.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Steck Reported Referred To Rules on 06/06/2024

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

Establishes the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and people living with HIV long-term care facility residents' bill of rights; prohibits a long-term care facility or facility staff from discriminating against any resident on the basis of such resident's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or HIV status. [AB-372] [Healthcare ] [Human Rights ] [Senior Citizens ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Health ] [Disabilities ]
Establishes the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and people living with HIV long-term care facility residents' bill of rights; prohibits a long-term care facility or facility staff from discriminating against any resident on the basis of such resident's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or HIV status.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jo Simon Substituted By S1783a on 06/08/2023

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

Creates statewide emergency and crisis response council to work in conjunction with the commissioners of mental health and addiction services to jointly approve emergency and crisis services plans submitted by local governments, and provide supports regarding the operation and financing of high-quality emergency and crisis services provided to persons experiencing a mental health, alcohol use, or substance use crisis. [AB-2210] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Human Services ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ]
Creates statewide emergency and crisis response council to work in conjunction with the commissioners of mental health and addiction services to jointly approve emergency and crisis services plans submitted by local governments, and provide supports regarding the operation and financing of high-quality emergency and crisis services provided to persons experiencing a mental health, alcohol use, or substance use crisis.

  

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

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

Requires the conditional release of pregnant and postpartum individuals from incarceration; prohibits the incarceration of pregnant and postpartum individuals. [AB-7585] [Criminal Justice ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Reproductive Rights ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Requires the conditional release of pregnant and postpartum individuals from incarceration; prohibits the incarceration of pregnant and postpartum individuals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jo Simon Referred To Correction on 01/03/2024

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

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children. [AB-7630] [Healthcare ] [Human Rights ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Weprin Reported Referred To Codes on 05/30/2024

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

Repeals the state Medicaid spending cap and related processes. [AB-7786] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Budget and Spending ]
Repeals the state Medicaid spending cap and related processes.

  

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

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

Prohibits the placement in segregated confinement of any person in the first eight weeks of the post-partum recovery period regardless of pregnancy outcome by amending the definition of special populations to include such persons. [AB-6247] [Crime ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Prohibits the placement in segregated confinement of any person in the first eight weeks of the post-partum recovery period regardless of pregnancy outcome by amending the definition of special populations to include such persons.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Weprin Substituted By S5830 on 03/18/2024

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

Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition. [AB-1278] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Consumer Protection ]
Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Rosenthal Substituted By S3100a on 06/20/2023

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

Increases the city of New York procurement limit for businesses owned by women and minorities from one million dollars to one million, five hundred thousand dollars. [AB-7334] [Small Business ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ]
Increases the city of New York procurement limit for businesses owned by women and minorities from one million dollars to one million, five hundred thousand dollars.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn Substituted By S7563 on 06/20/2023

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

Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning which includes any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain, including but not limited to hitting, pinching and electric shock; prohibits the use of any procedure or punishment which denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect expected of a humane existence; defines terms. [AB-1166] [Human Services ] [Disabilities ] [Public Health ]
Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning which includes any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain, including but not limited to hitting, pinching and electric shock; prohibits the use of any procedure or punishment which denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect expected of a humane existence; defines terms.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Weprin Referred To Children And Families on 01/03/2024

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