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NY A03775
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Burke
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AI Summary
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Legalizes medical psilocybin use in New York when administered in clinical settings under supervision of certified facilitators, including mental health counselors, psychologists, physicians, nurses, and social workers who complete department-approved training
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Establishes a naturally grown medical psilocybin pilot program through the Department of Agriculture and Markets, allowing accredited universities and colleges to participate in cultivation, treatment, and research programs
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Creates a $5 million psilocybin and MDMA assisted therapy grant program to fund treatment for veterans, first responders, retired first responders, and low-income individuals
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Provides legal protections for patients, practitioners, and facilitators from arrest, prosecution, civil penalties, or professional disciplinary action for certified medical psilocybin use
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Establishes a 13-member Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Advisory Board appointed by the governor and legislative leaders to advise on program implementation, safety standards, and long-term strategic planning
Legislative Description
Relates to medical use of psilocybin; establishes a psilocybin assisted therapy grant program; makes an appropriation therefor.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026