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NY A06065
Bill
Status
3/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Legalizes possession, use, cultivation, and sharing of natural plant or fungus-based hallucinogens (dimethyltryptamine, ibogaine, mescaline, psilocybin, psilocyn) for adults 21 and older, including gifting and supervised use with guidance or spiritual services.
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Removes dimethyltryptamine, ibogaine, mescaline, psilocybin, and psilocyn from the state's schedule I controlled substances list, though these substances remain federally controlled.
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Prohibits state and local law enforcement from assisting federal authorities in enforcing drug laws against conduct permitted by this act, except pursuant to valid court order.
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Protects licensed professionals from discipline for personal use of these hallucinogens; prevents denial of medical care, insurance, public assistance, or parenting rights based on authorized use; permits employment-related legal recreational use under labor law protections.
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Authorizes manufacture and distribution of paraphernalia designed for cultivation, production, storage, or use of these hallucinogens; allows religious and non-commercial organizations to provide these substances for ceremonial purposes.
Legislative Description
Legalizes adult possession and use of certain natural plant or fungus-based hallucinogens; grants certain protections for individuals lawfully using such hallucinogens; removes such hallucinogens from the list of schedule I controlled substances; makes related provisions.
Last Action
print number 6065a
10/3/2022