Providing for public health notification programs; and establishing the Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Screening Education Program.

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.

Source: OpenStates · fetched June 2, 2026

• Medicaid / public insuranceindirectMinor impactMedium certainty

  Medicaid beneficiaries may be more likely to be screened for medication-induced movement disorders, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment.

  “establishing the Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Screening Education Program.”· Program Establishment

• Person with a disabilityindirectMinor impactMedium certainty

  Individuals with disabilities, particularly those resulting from or exacerbated by medication side effects, may benefit from increased screening and education, potentially leading to better management of their conditions.

  “establishing the Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Screening Education Program.”· Program Establishment

• Mental health service userindirectMinor impactMedium certainty

  Individuals experiencing mental health conditions who are prescribed medication may be more likely to be screened for movement disorders, which can be a side effect of certain psychiatric drugs, leading to improved care.

  “establishing the Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Screening Education Program.”· Program Establishment