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MO HB1643
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Overcast
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AI Summary
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Legalizes therapeutic psilocybin use for adults 21+ with end-of-life care needs, PTSD, major depressive disorder, substance use disorders, or conditions showing efficacy in FDA-registered clinical trials
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Requires users to obtain physician documentation, register with the Department of Mental Health, have psilocybin tested by a state-licensed laboratory, and limit use to 150 milligrams per 12-month period
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Mandates a licensed healthcare professional (physician, psychologist, therapist, or advanced practice nurse) serve as facilitator during psilocybin sessions, with at least 30 hours of APA-approved training required
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Expands Missouri's "Right to Try" law to include Schedule I controlled substances and adds life-threatening and severely debilitating conditions (not just terminal illness) as qualifying conditions for investigational drugs
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Provides civil and criminal liability protections for physicians, facilitators, and healthcare providers involved in psilocybin therapy or investigational drug recommendations, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to alternative therapies and treatments, including psilocybin
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 2
2/26/2026