LD 1914 Maine Senate · 131st Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act To Enact The Maine Psilocybin Health Access Act

This bill amends a previous proposal to replace the creation of a psilocybin access program with the establishment of a study commission. The new measure creates a 13-member commission composed of legislators, medical professionals, researchers, and public experts to investigate the safety and efficacy of psilocybin therapy. This group will review scientific data, examine how other states regulate psychedelic use, and develop a strategic plan for a future state-regulated program. The commission is required to submit its findings and legislative recommendations to state committees by November 6, 2024, for potential action in the next legislative session.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced May 9, 2023 Last action Nov 20, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2024

How they voted

236
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 35
Apr 3, 2024
D Democratic22
18 Yea 4
81% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
4 Yea 6 Nay 2
50% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
36
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Apr 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
FINALLY PASSED.
lower
Apr 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-658) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Apr 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
Apr 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-658) READ and ADOPTED
upper
Apr 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED
upper
Apr 3, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (23-6-6)
senate
May 9, 2023
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.
lower
May 9, 2023
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot REFERENCE to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
upper
May 9, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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