HCR 250 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of public awareness of tardive dyskinesia

This bill is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes the importance of public awareness about tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder affecting approximately 600,000 Americans. The resolution highlights that the condition can result from long-term use of certain antipsychotic medications and is more common in older adults, those with substance use disorders, and postmenopausal individuals. It notes that symptoms can significantly impact daily activities like eating, writing, and sleeping, and acknowledges the FDA-approved medication Ingrezza as a treatment option. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to a federal policy analyst in Washington, DC, but does not create new laws or funding.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced May 9, 2024 Last action May 10, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
May 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
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Ashley Bartley
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