New York State Representative

Phara Souffrant Forrest 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 4)

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A00651

Introduced
1/8/25  
Requires the court to advise a defendant that if such defendant is a noncitizen resident and is convicted of a crime, whether by plea or trial, such conviction may result in such defendant's deportation; allows a withdrawal of a plea of guilty by a noncitizen resident if such noncitizen resident is threatened with deportation and such noncitizen resident is not so advised of such threat of deportation.
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New York Assembly Bill A00675

Introduced
1/8/25  
Enacts the empire state licensing act to provide all New Yorkers with access to professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses, permits, certificates, or related registrations regardless of an applicant's citizenship or immigration status, or lack thereof.
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New York Assembly Bill A00676

Introduced
1/8/25  
Imposes an additional tax on income attributable to long-term capital gain.
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New York Assembly Bill A00680

Introduced
1/8/25  
Relates to the mandatory coverage of hearing aids by insurers and other organizations.
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New York Assembly Bill A00700

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Report Pass
2/4/25  
Requires certain data to be included in reports on the administration of managed long term care plans; changes reporting period to annually.
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New York Assembly Bill A00701

Introduced
1/8/25  
Repeals the requirement that applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker.
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New York Assembly Bill A00707

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Report Pass
5/28/25  
Refer
5/28/25  
Directs the division of criminal justice services to promulgate safety standards and training requirements for the protection of law enforcement staff against biological hazards posed by spitting of persons in custody.
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New York Assembly Bill A00712

Introduced
1/8/25  
Prohibits the imposition of limits on the length of stay at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing operated by state agencies.
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New York Assembly Bill A00720

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Report Pass
5/28/25  
Relates to conferring youthful offender status upon conviction of an eligible youth for a misdemeanor.
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New York Assembly Bill A00725

Introduced
1/8/25  
Requires every physician, physician assistant, specialist assistant, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to complete course work or training regarding human immunodeficiency virus and sexually transmitted infections testing and the elements of sexual health including sexual orientation and gender identity.
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New York Assembly Bill A00733

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Report Pass
6/5/25  
Refer
6/5/25  
Repeals provisions relating to persons knowing themselves to be infected with venereal disease.
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New York Assembly Bill A00735

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Report Pass
4/29/25  
Expands the age range eligibility for the rent subsidy payable to a foster child living independently to age twenty-four.
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New York Assembly Bill A00738

Introduced
1/8/25  
Relates to women's health in correctional facilities; establishes a women's health education program; requires HIV and STD testing to be offered to incarcerated individuals; provides pregnant incarcerated individuals with access to prenatal vitamins as well as a specialized diet tailored to pregnancy needs; requires a study and report on women's health in prison.
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New York Assembly Bill A00745

Introduced
1/8/25  
Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.
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New York Assembly Bill A00801

Introduced
1/8/25  
Expedites MTA capital project improvement, construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation by establishing a process for utility relocation necessary for such project.