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MA H2506
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Owens
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Excludes individuals diagnosed with disqualifying conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and Cluster A or B personality disorders
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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
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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