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MA S1113

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Friedman

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Possession of 1 gram or less of psilocybin/psilocin becomes a civil violation with a $100 fine and forfeiture, replacing all criminal penalties

  • Broad exemptions from civil penalties for military veterans, first responders, individuals with documented mental/physical health conditions, terminal illness, clinical research participants, and indigenous ceremonial use

  • Offenders under 21 must complete a drug awareness program and 10 hours of community service; failure to comply results in a $1,000 fine with parental liability for minors

  • Prohibits using possession to deny student financial aid, public housing, professional licensing, or parental rights; records do not constitute criminal offender information

  • Establishes Psilocybin Fines Trust Fund administered by Department of Public Health to fund harm reduction grants to qualifying nonprofits (budgets under $500,000), with 50% of grants reserved for organizations under $200,000 annual budget

Legislative Description

Relative to removing criminal penalties for limited psilocybin possession

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2930

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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