An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for public health notification programs; and establishing the Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Screening Education Program.
HB 1365 establishes Pennsylvania's Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Screening Education Program within the Department of Health. The program requires the development of educational materials for healthcare providers and the public about symptoms and screening for involuntary movement disorders caused by long-term mental health medications. It mandates the Department of Health to create electronic resources posted online and distribute guidance to facilities serving high-risk populations, including coordination with agencies like Mental Health Services and the Department of Aging. The bill focuses on raising awareness and standardizing screening practices, with implementation required within 60 days of enactment.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 1, 2025
Last action Jun 2, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 2, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 2, 2026
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 2, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 2, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Human Services
lower
Jun 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported with request to re-refer to Human Services
lower
May 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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