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MA H2506

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Removes criminal penalties for possession, use, growing, and transportation of up to 2 grams of psilocybin for adults 21+ who are U.S. veterans, current/former law enforcement officers, or those diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition

  • Allows eligible individuals to give away up to 50 grams of dried psilocybin mushrooms or 0.5 grams of psilocybin to other eligible adults without payment, but prohibits all sales

  • Excludes individuals diagnosed with disqualifying conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and Cluster A or B personality disorders

  • Requires the Department of Public Health to publish within 90 days and annually update a public explanation of the law, risks of psilocybin use, and lists of qualifying/disqualifying conditions with supporting clinical studies

  • Includes automatic repeal provision: decriminalization provisions expire 30 days after psilocybin is reclassified as a Schedule II controlled substance federally

Legislative Description

Decriminalizing psilocybin as a treatment for PTSD and certain other conditions

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4986

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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