Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the State of New York

Senate Resolution 1512 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2026, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in New York. The resolution aims to raise public and healthcare awareness about tardive dyskinesia - a condition causing involuntary facial, limb, or torso movements linked to long-term antipsychotic medication use - and encourages early screening for at-risk individuals. It does not create new laws or funding but highlights the need for better detection and treatment through symbolic recognition. The resolution directly affects New Yorkers prescribed antipsychotics, particularly older adults, Black individuals, women, and those with certain mental health conditions. It aligns with clinical guidelines recommending routine screening for this underdiagnosed condition.