THE BILL ITSELF
SR 1802
Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) SR 1802 By Senator Rodriguez 40-02159-26 20261802__
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Senate Resolution
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A resolution recognizing the week of May 3, 2026 as
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“Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week” in Florida and
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expressing the Senate’s support of efforts to raise
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awareness about the causes, symptoms, and importance
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of routine screening for tardive dyskinesia.
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WHEREAS, such serious mental illnesses as bipolar disorder,
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major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia often require
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treatment with antipsychotic medications for effective
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management, and antipsychotic prescribing rates continue to
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rise, and
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WHEREAS, while prolonged antipsychotic use may be essential
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for the treatment of certain conditions, it is associated with
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tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition marked by uncontrollable,
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abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs, or
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extremities, and
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WHEREAS, people at higher risk of TD include those older
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than 55 years of age; black individuals; women; individuals with
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mood or substance use disorders, intellectual disabilities, or
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central nervous system injuries; and those with high cumulative
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antipsychotic exposure, and
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WHEREAS, approximately 60 percent of the estimated 800,000
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U.S. adults living with TD remain undiagnosed, and even mild TD
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symptoms can be stigmatizing and impair physical, social, and
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emotional well-being, underscoring the urgency of early
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screening, detection, and intervention, and
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WHEREAS, the American Psychiatric Association recommends
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routine TD screening in its clinical guidelines for
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antipsychotic treatment, and individuals treated with
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antipsychotics or experiencing abnormal movements should consult
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their health care providers to assess TD risk, receive TD
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screenings, and determine appropriate treatment, and
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WHEREAS, treatments approved by the United States Food and
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Drug Administration for TD can provide options for symptom
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management and improved quality of life for many individuals
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living with TD, and
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WHEREAS, education and awareness for health care providers,
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patients, and care partners can help ensure patients prescribed
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antipsychotics receive care and support that aligns with
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clinical best practices, including regular TD screenings, NOW,
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THEREFORE,
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Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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That the week of May 3, 2026 is recognized as “Tardive
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Dyskinesia Awareness Week” in Florida, and that the Senate
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expresses its support of efforts to raise awareness about the
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causes, symptoms, and importance of routine screening for
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tardive dyskinesia.