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IL SR0872
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Laura Fine
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AI Summary
- Declares the week of May 1, 2022 as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in Illinois
- Identifies Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) as a movement disorder caused by dopamine receptor blocking agents (DRBAs) used to treat mental illness and gastrointestinal disorders
- Notes that TD affects an estimated 600,000 Americans, with one in four patients on long-term antipsychotic medication developing the condition, which can be permanent
- Recognizes that TD is often unrecognized and misdiagnosed, with the American Psychiatric Association recommending regular screening for patients taking DRBA medications
- Encourages Illinois citizens to become better informed about Tardive Dyskinesia
Legislative Description
TARDIVE DYSKINESIA WEEK
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
5/10/2022
Committee Referrals
Assignments5/10/2022
Healthcare Access and Availability3/22/2022
Assignments3/2/2022
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