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MA H4050

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Kearney

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Revenue4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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