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MA H4050
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Kearney
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AI Summary
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Removes psilocybin and psilocyn from Schedule I controlled substances under Massachusetts law and creates a new regulatory framework (Chapter 94J) for adult use of psilocybin-containing fungi, administered by the Department of Public Health
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Establishes a psilocybin permit system for adults 18+ requiring completion of a health screening and educational permit course (maximum 5 hours, capped at $200), with permits renewable every 4 years and health screenings updated biennially
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Creates three categories of licensure: psilocybin permits for individual adult use, cultivator licenses for commercial cultivation and sales, and support services provider certifications for non-medical risk reduction services (training capped at $1,500)
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Permit holders may purchase up to 1 ounce of dried psilocybin-containing fungi per transaction from licensed cultivators, cultivate personal amounts, and gift to other permit holders; use prohibited in public locations within 500 feet of school grounds
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Establishes a 13-member Regulated Psilocybin Advisory Board, provides $5,000 tax credits for qualifying cultivators and those with prior psilocybin convictions, allows sealing of prior psilocybin conviction records, and allocates revenue for subsidized services for low-income individuals
Legislative Description
To amend the General Laws, in relation to promoting the health and well-being of the residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by establishing a comprehensive framework supporting public health and safety through regulated adult use, support services, and cultivation of psilocybin-containing fungi; and providing for taxation and appropriation thereof
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
2/25/2026