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MA H1858

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marc Lombardo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Possession of 1 gram or less of psilocybin/psilocin would be decriminalized and subject only to a $100 civil fine and forfeiture of the substance, with no criminal penalties

  • Military veterans, first responders, individuals with documented mental or physical health conditions, those with terminal illness, clinical research participants, and indigenous persons using psilocybin for ceremonial purposes would be fully exempt from civil penalties

  • Offenders under age 21 must complete a drug awareness program and 10 hours of community service; failure to comply within one year results in a $1,000 fine with parents/guardians jointly liable for minors

  • Civil violations cannot be used to deny student financial aid, public housing, professional licensing, driver's licenses, or parental rights, and records would not constitute criminal offender information

  • Establishes a Psilocybin Fines Trust Fund administered by the Department of Public Health to fund grants for harm reduction services, with at least 50% going to organizations with budgets under $200,000 and maximum individual grants of $250,000 per year

Legislative Description

Relative to removing criminal penalties for limited psilocybin possession

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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