PRINTER'S NO. 3799
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
2650
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY SCHLOSSBERG, HILL-EVANS, SANCHEZ, HADDOCK, CURRY,
DELLOSO, GREEN AND DALEY, OCTOBER 23, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, OCTOBER 23, 2024
AN ACT
Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes, providing for public health
notification programs.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read:
CHAPTER 56A
PUBLIC HEALTH NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Subchapter
A. (Reserved)
B. Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Screening Education
Program
SUBCHAPTER A
(Reserved)
SUBCHAPTER B
MEDICATION-INDUCED MOVEMENT DISORDERS
SCREENING EDUCATION PROGRAM
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56A21. Definitions.
56A22. Program.
56A23. Electronic informational materials.
56A24. Regulations.
§ 56A21. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
"Medication-induced movement disorders." A range of
neurological conditions characterized by involuntary abnormal
movements associated with prolonged use of certain medications
that are commonly used for the treatment of mental health
conditions.
"Program." The Medication-Induced Movement Disorders
Screening Education Program established under section 56A22(a)
(relating to program).
§ 56A22. Program.
(a) Establishment.--The department shall develop and conduct
the Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Screening Education
Program for residents of this Commonwealth.
(b) Consultation.--The program shall be developed in
consultation with relevant agencies, including:
(1) The Office of Developmental Programs within the
Department of Human Services.
(2) The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Services within the Department of Human Services.
(3) The Department of Aging.
(4) The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
(5) The Bureau of Community Corrections within the
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Department of Corrections.
(c) Components.--The program shall include:
(1) The development of educational information on the
importance of screening for and identifying symptoms of
medication-induced movement disorders.
(2) The development of guidance and educational
materials for health care providers on clinical standards and
best practices for screening and treating medication-induced
movement disorders, including for services provided through
telehealth. The guidance shall be:
(i) Informed by the American Psychiatric Association
and other relevant and current professional society
practice guidelines.
(ii) Developed in coordination with relevant health
care provider groups.
(3) Education and outreach on the elimination of stigma
for individuals living with medication-induced movement
disorders related to the treatment of mental health
conditions, including medication-induced movement disorder
awareness materials for public safety officers.
§ 56A23. Electronic informational materials.
(a) Development and availability.--The department shall
develop electronic informational materials and shall make
available to the public and health care providers information
regarding symptoms of, screenings for and treatment of
medication-induced movement disorders.
(b) Posting and dissemination of information.--The
department shall:
(1) Post the information under subsection (a) on the
publicly accessible Internet website of the department.
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(2) Distribute the guidance and educational materials
under section 56A22(c)(2) (relating to program) to health
care providers and facilities in this Commonwealth serving
populations at high risk of medication-induced movement
disorders.
§ 56A24. Regulations.
The department shall promulgate regulations necessary to
implement and administer this subchapter.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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