MN SF3971

Establishes a psilocybin therapeutic use program administered by the Commissioner of Health for Minnesota residents age 21+ diagnosed with qualifying medical conditions, with patient enrollment applications accepted beginning January 1, 2027

Requires patients to obtain health care practitioner certification of their qualifying condition and complete a health screening for contraindications (cardiovascular disease, psychosis, bipolar disorders) before enrollment, with 12-month registration periods

Permits registered patients to cultivate psilocybin for personal use or designate a cultivator, possess and transport within limits, and use psilocybin only at private residences under supervision of a registered facilitator during administration sessions

Prohibits use in public places, motor vehicles, schools, and correctional facilities; creates criminal penalties including felony charges (up to 2 years imprisonment, $3,000 fine) for illegal sale or transfer to non-patients

Provides employment, housing, education, and custody protections for registered patients, cultivators, and facilitators; establishes a Psychedelic Medicine Advisory Committee with initial appointments by November 1, 2025