New York State Representative

Phara Souffrant Forrest 2023-2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 5)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01162

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Relates to the investment of funds wagered on video lottery gaming for certain horse races.
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New York Assembly Bill A01166

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
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.
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New York Assembly Bill A01179

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Increases the maximum time limits for tuition assistance program awards.
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New York Assembly Bill A01185

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Authorizes tuition assistance program awards for students enrolled in short-term credential programs offered by certain public institutions.
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New York Assembly Bill A01203

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Requires district leadership teams and school leadership teams to include student representatives.
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New York Assembly Bill A01243

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Provides for the appointment and removal for cause of commissioners of election; provides for removal for cause by the board of elections and/or the governor; repeals provisions relating to the removal of election commissioners.
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New York Assembly Bill A01278

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Report Pass
5/22/23  
Refer
5/22/23  
Report Pass
5/31/23  
Refer
5/31/23  
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.
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New York Assembly Bill A01279

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Establishes the child victims act fund which provides grant awards in reimbursement to public school districts and voluntary foster care agencies located within the state who have been named as defendants in certain child sexual abuse legal cases and in which it can be demonstrated by the public school district or voluntary foster care agency that no insurance policy for the covered period can be located after a good-faith effort to do so has been made, there was a monetary judgment issued or settlement agreement with regard to such action and where it can be demonstrated by the public school district or voluntary foster care agency that payment in full of such judgment or settlement would put a substantial burden on the district's or agency's ability to execute its mission and negatively impact its existing student population.
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New York Assembly Bill A01280

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Refer
1/3/24  
Report Pass
5/21/24  
Refer
5/21/24  
Report Pass
5/22/24  
Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.
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New York Assembly Bill A01283

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Report Pass
1/18/23  
Engrossed
1/24/23  
Refer
1/24/23  
Provides that no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof; provides no person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state.
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New York Assembly Bill A01297

Introduced
1/17/23  
Refer
1/17/23  
Report Pass
6/7/23  
Refer
6/7/23  
Report Pass
6/8/23  
Engrossed
6/8/23  
Refer
6/9/23  
Engrossed
6/9/23  
Enrolled
10/13/23  
Chaptered
10/25/23  
Requires hospitals to adopt, implement and periodically update standard protocols for the management of fetal demise.
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New York Assembly Bill A01345

Introduced
1/17/23  
Refer
1/17/23  
Enacts the student journalist free speech act to protect student speech at educational institutions unless such speech is libelous, an invasion of privacy, or incites students to commit an unlawful act, violate school policies, or to materially and substantially disrupt the orderly operation of the school.
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New York Assembly Bill A01395

Introduced
1/17/23  
Refer
1/17/23  
Report Pass
3/21/23  
Refer
3/21/23  
Report Pass
3/22/23  
Engrossed
4/18/23  
Refer
4/18/23  
Engrossed
4/19/23  
Enrolled
5/2/23  
Chaptered
5/2/23  
Provides access to medication abortion prescription drugs at SUNY and CUNY campuses by employing or contracting with individuals authorized to prescribe such drugs, or by providing referrals.
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New York Assembly Bill A01411

Introduced
1/17/23  
Refer
1/17/23  
Report Pass
4/18/23  
Engrossed
4/26/23  
Refer
4/26/23  
Engrossed
1/17/24  
Enacts the "New York state teleworking expansion act"; provides that each state agency shall establish a policy and program to allow employees to perform all or a portion of their duties through teleworking to the maximum extent possible without diminished employee performance.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01263

Introduced
1/13/23  
Refer
1/13/23  
Relates to judicial diversion programs; establishes a diversion part in each county; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.