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Phara Souffrant Forrest

NY House District 57

Democratic New York since Jan 1, 2021

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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)

Bill	Motion / question	Position	Chamber · stage · roll	Date	Outcome	Source
A 1529 Requires the disclosure of lead-based paint test reports in real estate transactions	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll f8175395-aead-44c2-97d6-86a1de725f89	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f8175395-aead-44c2-97d6-86a1de725f89 CC0-1.0
A 2539 Relates to requiring mandatory arbitration clauses in certain consumer contracts to be printed in…	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 71586673-bb6f-4453-a530-b8205894e9c7	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/71586673-bb6f-4453-a530-b8205894e9c7 CC0-1.0
S 8869 Requires certain health insurance policies include coverage for services provided by pharmacists…	Assembly Vote	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 4855ae66-8aff-41e1-819f-2676b0585723	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4855ae66-8aff-41e1-819f-2676b0585723 CC0-1.0
A 2332 Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to…	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 685ac93b-0315-4ee6-9c06-98142e217457	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/685ac93b-0315-4ee6-9c06-98142e217457 CC0-1.0
S 8830 Relates to right of action for claims arising out of coerced debts	Assembly Vote	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll a8070231-adaf-433f-8dd5-263e9e963dd3	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a8070231-adaf-433f-8dd5-263e9e963dd3 CC0-1.0
S 1287 Establishes the rare disease advisory council	Assembly Vote	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 92ecf061-a0b7-47fa-ac86-e54555fe7755	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/92ecf061-a0b7-47fa-ac86-e54555fe7755 CC0-1.0
A 1248 Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or delivery of xylazine	Assembly Vote - Vote 3	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 2a6ae963-9366-4c3a-a138-1cba76eefc05	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2a6ae963-9366-4c3a-a138-1cba76eefc05 CC0-1.0
S 8836 Relates to certain leases for the exploration, development, and production of gas or oil in state…	Assembly Vote	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll cedb43dd-9e3f-4800-8681-b7d1214ef958	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cedb43dd-9e3f-4800-8681-b7d1214ef958 CC0-1.0
A 10350 Extends certain provisions relating to the repair of damaged pesticide containers	Assembly Vote	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 7a8bc3c8-24ab-40a4-90a5-a7fa0da1d021	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7a8bc3c8-24ab-40a4-90a5-a7fa0da1d021 CC0-1.0
A 8447 Establishes an elder financial exploitation public awareness campaign	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 900e15be-26e4-4800-9900-61e16acbe732	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/900e15be-26e4-4800-9900-61e16acbe732 CC0-1.0
A 7992 Directs the city of New York to conduct an analysis of stormwater and groundwater issues in…	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 832ec8a0-4daa-48f1-b616-e619a0c33140	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/832ec8a0-4daa-48f1-b616-e619a0c33140 CC0-1.0
A 8305 Relates to expenses in matrimonial actions	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 7822969b-8bd0-4efe-86ac-3580eb0bfd95	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7822969b-8bd0-4efe-86ac-3580eb0bfd95 CC0-1.0
A 8087 Relates to the issuance of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll c2f905c2-3416-43a4-88ad-11c53852f981	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c2f905c2-3416-43a4-88ad-11c53852f981 CC0-1.0
A 8089 Establishes a New York state veterans' and service member law book	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 57290331-bcc1-461d-899e-3ead84f5cd52	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/57290331-bcc1-461d-899e-3ead84f5cd52 CC0-1.0
A 7683 Relates to limiting recordkeeping and reporting duties of public notaries	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 06d023dd-377a-4e40-9b8d-602ce27b00ef	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/06d023dd-377a-4e40-9b8d-602ce27b00ef CC0-1.0
A 8392 Relates to state aid provided to volunteer agencies for the provision of certain addiction services	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 1c414150-bb9a-438e-abfc-e74c1e1f3b20	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1c414150-bb9a-438e-abfc-e74c1e1f3b20 CC0-1.0
A 10338 Extends the time for New York city marshals to exercise the same functions, powers and duties as…	Assembly Vote	Nay	lower · stage not recorded · roll 854ca7f2-9e1f-4e70-9572-2e6307c09c36	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/854ca7f2-9e1f-4e70-9572-2e6307c09c36 CC0-1.0
A 8410 Relates to the annual reporting obligations of the New York state energy research and development…	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 5b71be4d-1509-4530-93c2-1a46f94cdf80	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5b71be4d-1509-4530-93c2-1a46f94cdf80 CC0-1.0
A 10129 Relates to the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian…	Assembly Vote	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll ef2aa705-64f3-4aa1-a042-5fe6fa6c4eb2	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ef2aa705-64f3-4aa1-a042-5fe6fa6c4eb2 CC0-1.0
A 8675 Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act of 2026"	Assembly Vote	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 2d611d42-4d2e-4db1-80bd-82995c76a887	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2d611d42-4d2e-4db1-80bd-82995c76a887 CC0-1.0
A 8680 Requires cities that fluoridate public water supplies to comply with certain provisions of law and…	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll da98196b-3095-4f3b-8da1-9c13170cf55a	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/da98196b-3095-4f3b-8da1-9c13170cf55a CC0-1.0
A 8399 Relates to the solicitation of donations on state highways	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 52fb9226-da67-4b5d-ab8e-c654e44b3990	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/52fb9226-da67-4b5d-ab8e-c654e44b3990 CC0-1.0
A 10344 Extends certain provisions relating to supermarkets providing excess edible food to food relief…	Assembly Vote	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll b1455397-6b80-4e72-9ec5-6d303ba904d3	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b1455397-6b80-4e72-9ec5-6d303ba904d3 CC0-1.0
A 8480 Relates to payment of certain awards for disability	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 60b2ea81-2561-4ee5-8084-e26503c133c8	Mar 9, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/60b2ea81-2561-4ee5-8084-e26503c133c8 CC0-1.0
A 7301 Requires sexual and domestic violence awareness posters in certain businesses	Assembly Vote - Vote 2	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 46ddc6cc-74c2-44d3-954d-3260e9b551ce	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/46ddc6cc-74c2-44d3-954d-3260e9b551ce CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (81 as lead sponsor)

A 3842 NY · —
Establishes the insure our communities act

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A 10699 NY · —
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 NY · —
Provides voice communication service to incarcerated people at no cost; repealer

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A 10644 NY · —
Relates to increasing fines for the late filing of rent registration statements

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A 3991 NY · —
Establishes requirements for the use of artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tools in utilization review and management

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A 10451 NY · —
Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused

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A 5553 NY · —
Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program

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A 3989 NY · —
Requires state agencies to develop plans for new Americans

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A 911 NY · —
Clarifies the definition of persons with a disability for purposes of the definition of special populations

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A 1261 NY · —
Protects the rights of people in prisons, jails and forensic facilities

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