Back to California

AB-641 • 2026

Drug-Induced Movement Disorder Awareness Program.

Drug-Induced Movement Disorder Awareness Program.

Budget
Active

The official status still shows this bill as active or still awaiting another formal step.

Sponsor
Jeff Gonzalez
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source text shows conflicting dates (2027 vs. 2028 and 2031 vs. 2032) likely due to amendments; the explanation uses the later dates as they appear in the final version context.

Drug-Induced Movement Disorder Awareness Program

This law directs the State Department of Public Health to create a program about drug-induced movement disorders if funding is provided.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the State Department of Public Health to develop and run an awareness program for drug-induced movement disorder by January 1, 2028.
  • States that this requirement only happens if lawmakers approve money (appropriation) for it.
  • Sets a date for the program to end on January 1, 2032.
  • Includes official statements about why this health issue matters.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The State Department of Public Health
  • People who may take drugs that cause movement disorders

Terms To Know

Drug-Induced Movement Disorder
A condition where a person's body moves in uncontrolled ways because they took certain medicines.
Appropriation of funds
The official act by the government to set aside money for a specific purpose, which is needed before this program can start.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The program cannot begin until lawmakers approve and provide funding.
  • The text does not list the exact details of what the awareness program will teach or how it will reach people.
  • The bill sets a specific end date for the program in 2032.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Drug-Induced Movement Disorder Awareness Program.