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AB-641 • 2026

Drug-Induced Movement Disorder Awareness Program.

Drug-Induced Movement Disorder Awareness Program.

Budget Education Healthcare
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Jeff Gonzalez
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify the exact details of how the awareness program will operate or if it includes educating people about causes and prevention methods.

Drug-Induced Movement Disorder Awareness Program

This law directs the California Department of Public Health to develop a drug-induced movement disorder awareness program if funds are provided, starting by January 1, 2028 and ending on January 1, 2032.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the State Department of Public Health to develop an awareness program for drug-induced movement disorders upon appropriation of funds.
  • Sets a deadline of January 1, 2028, for the department to start this program.
  • The law will end on January 1, 2032.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Healthcare providers and the California Department of Public Health.

Terms To Know

Drug-Induced Movement Disorder
A condition caused by certain medications that affects how a person moves.
Public Health
The work done to keep the public healthy and safe from diseases.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It is not clear if funds will be provided for this program.
  • The exact details of how the awareness program will operate are not specified in the bill text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. 2026-01-31 California Legislative Information

    Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. 2025-05-23 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Held under submission.

  4. 2025-04-30 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.

  5. 2025-04-21 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. 2025-04-10 California Legislative Information

    Read second time and amended.

  7. 2025-04-09 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 8).

  8. 2025-03-20 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  9. 2025-03-19 California Legislative Information

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.

  10. 2025-02-24 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  11. 2025-02-14 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.

  12. 2025-02-13 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 641, as amended, Jeff Gonzalez.
Drug-Induced Movement Disorder Awareness Program.
Under existing law, the State Department of Public Health is responsible for the administration and oversight of various health care programs. Existing law, the California Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Act, states the intent of the Legislature to raise awareness of the causes of and options for the prevention of osteoporosis, to educate the public regarding the prevention and management of osteoporosis, and to improve management of osteoporosis, thereby minimizing its impact. Existing law sets forth the requirements for administration of the program.
Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to conduct various
programs related to disease prevention and health promotion, including a program for identifying, screening, and providing followup care related to exposure to diethylstilbestrol while pregnant, which can cause fetal abnormalities. Existing law states the intention of the Legislature to fund this program in subsequent fiscal years through the normal budgetary process.
This bill would direct, upon appropriation of funds, as specified, the State Department of Public Health, by January 1,
2027
2028
, to develop and administer a program related to drug-induced movement disorder awareness, as specified. The bill would repeal the program on January 1,
2031.
2032.
The bill would include related findings and declarations.

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