--- title: HR 1295. Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week 2026; first full week in May; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1295 cite_as: HR 1295, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1295 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1295.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1295/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73045 date: 2026-02-09 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week 2026; first full week in May; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1295 By: Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Fleming of the 114th, Paris of the 142nd, and Martinez of the 111th A RESOLUTION Recognizing the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week 2026; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia often require treatment with antipsychotic medications for effective management, and antipsychotic prescribing rates continue to rise; and WHEREAS, while prolonged antipsychotic use may be essential for the treatment of certain conditions, it is associated with tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition marked by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs, or extremities; and WHEREAS, people at higher risk of TD include those older than 55 years, Black individuals, women, individuals with mood or substance use disorders, intellectual disabilities, or central nervous system injuries, and those with high cumulative antipsychotic exposure; and WHEREAS, approximately 60 percent of the estimated 800,000 adults in the United States living with TD remain undiagnosed; and even mild TD symptoms can be stigmatizing and impair physical, social, and emotional well-being, underscoring the urgency of early screening, detection, and intervention; and WHEREAS, the American Psychiatric Association recommends routine TD screening in their clinical guidelines for antipsychotic treatment, and individuals treated with antipsychotics or experiencing abnormal movements should consult their healthcare providers to assess TD risk, receive TD screenings, and determine appropriate treatment together; and WHEREAS, FDA-approved treatments for TD can provide options for symptom management and improved quality of life for many individuals living with TD. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week 2026, prioritizing TD awareness, education, and routine screenings to improve care for individuals prescribed antipsychotics supports the health and well-being of Georgia's citizens. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes the first full week in May 2026 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, drawing attention to a movement disorder linked to long-term antipsychotic medication use. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes the first full week of May 2026 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Georgia. Tardive dyskinesia, or TD, is a condition involving uncontrollable, repetitive movements of the face, torso, or limbs that can develop after prolonged use of antipsychotic medications, which are often prescribed for conditions like bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia. The resolution cites statistics suggesting that a large share of people with TD in the United States remain undiagnosed, and it notes that certain groups, including older adults, Black individuals, women, and people with mood disorders or substance use disorders, face higher risk. It encourages awareness, education, and routine screening for people prescribed antipsychotics. The House also directs its Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### What it does - Designates the first full week of May 2026 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Georgia. - States the House's support for TD awareness, education, and routine screening for people prescribed antipsychotic medications. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic recognition rather than a change to Georgia law. ### Who it affects People prescribed antipsychotic medications for conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder, especially those at higher risk of tardive dyskinesia such as older adults, Black individuals, and women. Healthcare providers who treat these patients are also referenced. ### Why it matters While the resolution carries no legal force, it publicly highlights tardive dyskinesia as an under-diagnosed condition among people taking antipsychotics, potentially encouraging patients and doctors to discuss screening and treatment options during the designated awareness week. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause recognizes the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week 2026 and encourages TD awareness, education, and routine screenings. - A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press. - The whereas clauses cite the American Psychiatric Association's recommendation for routine TD screening in patients on antipsychotic treatment. - The whereas clauses note that FDA-approved treatments exist for managing TD symptoms. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-09) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-09) - Sponsors: Sharon Cooper, Tim Fleming, Miriam Paris, Reynaldo Martinez - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73045 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1295.md?full=1