New York State Representative

Phara Souffrant Forrest 2023-2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 19)

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New York Assembly Bill A05370

Introduced
3/9/23  
Refer
3/9/23  
Report Pass
3/21/23  
Refer
3/21/23  
Report Pass
5/23/23  
Refer
5/23/23  
Report Pass
5/24/23  
Engrossed
6/6/23  
Refer
6/6/23  
Engrossed
3/19/24  
Refer
3/19/24  
Engrossed
6/5/24  
Enrolled
12/2/24  
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.
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New York Assembly Bill A05372

Introduced
3/9/23  
Refer
3/9/23  
Report Pass
3/21/23  
Refer
3/21/23  
Increases monetary penalties for public health law violations; provides support for the nursing home quality improvement demonstration program.
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New York Assembly Bill A05470

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/10/23  
Refer
4/10/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
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.
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New York Assembly Bill A05485

Introduced
3/13/23  
Refer
3/13/23  
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.
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New York Assembly Bill A05513

Introduced
3/15/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status; provides that local social services districts in a city with a population of five million or more shall be permitted to offer certain housing programs to individuals or families who would be eligible but for a federal law restricting eligibility based on immigration.
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New York Assembly Bill A05577

Introduced
3/16/23  
Refer
3/16/23  
Provides for the advance payment of the earned income tax credit to qualifying employees.
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New York Assembly Bill A05588

Introduced
3/16/23  
Refer
3/16/23  
Refer
4/10/23  
Report Pass
4/18/23  
Refer
4/18/23  
Report Pass
5/16/23  
Refer
5/16/23  
Report Pass
6/1/23  
Refer
6/1/23  
Report Pass
6/5/23  
Refer
1/26/24  
Engrossed
3/14/24  
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".
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New York Assembly Bill A05608

Introduced
3/16/23  
Refer
3/16/23  
Report Pass
5/22/23  
Refer
5/22/23  
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.
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New York Assembly Bill A05649

Introduced
3/20/23  
Refer
3/20/23  
Provides "WiFi service" internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.
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New York Assembly Bill A05664

Introduced
3/20/23  
Refer
3/20/23  
Removes citizenship as a qualification for holding public office in this state.
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New York Assembly Bill A05677

Introduced
3/20/23  
Refer
3/20/23  
Sets requirements for the sale, lease, and rental of powered bicycles, powered mobility devices, and storage batteries for such devices; provides for penalties for the violation thereof.

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New York Assembly Bill A05500

Introduced
3/15/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Relates to increasing the standards of monthly need and home energy grant amounts for persons in receipt of public assistance.
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New York Assembly Bill A05501

Introduced
3/15/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Relates to determination of public assistance eligibility; reduces time frame for determinations on safety net assistance.
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New York Assembly Bill A05507

Introduced
3/15/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance; provides for an increased monthly allowance for persons and families residing in shelters.
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New York Assembly Bill A05543

Introduced
3/16/23  
Refer
3/16/23  
Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district.