Asm. Phara Souffrant Forrest

Primary A 9321

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to the transparency and quality of care of operators of adult care facilities

Relates to the transparency and quality of care of operators of adult care facilities; requires certain applicants for adult care facilities to provide an opportunity for public comment on the application.

In committee May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 9181

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Places restrictions on the sale of space heaters

Requires electric space heaters to have thermostats, automatic shut-offs and be certified by a testing and certification body recognized and approved by the United States department of labor, occupational safety and health administration.

In committee May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6881

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the "Hunger-Free Campus Act"; appropriation

Establishes the "hunger-free campus act" to address food insecurity among students at public and private higher education institutions.

In committee May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 9646

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires gynecological services to be offered to certain incarcerated individuals

Requires gynecological services to be offered to incarcerated individuals with cervixes unless such individuals decline such services in writing.

In committee May 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 8290

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "New York public banking act"

Establishes the "New York public banking act"; authorizes municipal and other local governments to form and control public banks through the ownership of capital stock or other ownership interests, and to loan or grant public funds or lend public credit to such public banks for the public purposes of achieving cost savings, strengthening local economies, supporting community economic development, and addressing infrastructure and housing needs for localities.

In committee May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4250

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a visiting program for incarcerated people

Establishes a visiting program for incarcerated people, which gives incarcerated people opportunities for personal contact with relatives, friends, clergy, volunteers and other persons to promote better institutional adjustment and better community adjustment upon release.

In committee May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6251

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the "pollution justice act of 2022"

Establishes the "pollution justice act of 2022"; implements a plan to replace peaker plant electric generating facilities with renewable energy systems.

In committee May 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2583

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for support and services for unaccompanied minors with no lawful immigration status

Provides for supports and services for unaccompanied minors with no lawful immigration status including legal representation.

In committee May 6, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 7268

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to creating the profession of nurse anesthetist

Defines the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist; requires collaboration with a licensed physician qualified to determine the need for anesthesia services; requires licensing; defines qualifications.

In committee May 6, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8444

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the office of addiction services and supports and tobacco-limited and tobacco-free facilities for treatment

Relates to the office of addiction services and supports and tobacco-limited and tobacco-free facilities for treatment.

In committee May 5, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track