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FL S1294
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ana Rodriguez
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 1-7, 2023, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in Florida
- Encourages all Floridians to become better informed about tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary movement disorder characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements
- Notes that tardive dyskinesia affects approximately 600,000 people nationwide, with an estimated 70 percent undiagnosed
- Highlights that tardive dyskinesia can result from prolonged use of dopamine receptor blocking agent medications used to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as gastrointestinal disorders
- Identifies the National Organization for Tardive Dyskinesia, headquartered in Florida, as a resource provider through TDHelp.org
Legislative Description
Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
Last Action
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8019 (Adopted)
5/1/2023
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