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NY J01512

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gustavo Rivera

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in New York State
  • Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a condition causing uncontrollable, repetitive movements of the face, torso, and limbs, associated with prolonged antipsychotic medication use
  • Approximately 60% of the estimated 800,000 U.S. adults living with TD remain undiagnosed
  • Higher-risk populations include those over 55, Black individuals, women, people with mood or substance use disorders, and those with high cumulative antipsychotic exposure
  • Emphasizes the importance of routine TD screening as recommended by the American Psychiatric Association and the availability of FDA-approved treatments

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/29/2026

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