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MA H2532

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 5-site pilot program for nonprofit therapeutic psilocybin treatment centers in western Massachusetts, central Massachusetts, North Shore, South Shore, and Metro Boston areas

  • Requires centers to be operated by medical professionals, psychiatrists, psychologists, or therapists with psilocybin training, and must obtain local board of health approval before applying for state licensure

  • Department of Public Health must respond to license applications within 45 days and promulgate regulations within 1 year, with guidance from an advisory board including medical professionals, veterans, and psilocybin researchers

  • Provides legal protections for participants, staff, property owners, and operating entities from criminal prosecution, civil penalties, professional licensing discipline, and asset seizure related to licensed center activities

  • Mandates reporting to the legislature beginning 18 months after implementation, including data on participant visits, mental health referrals, financial reports, and adverse events

Legislative Description

Relative to therapeutic psilocybin treatment centers

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4986

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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