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MA H1858
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marc Lombardo
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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