An Act regulating the safe use of psilocybin
This bill establishes a pilot program in Massachusetts to regulate the safe use of psilocybin for treating mental health and substance use disorders. It creates a funding source to support qualified healthcare providers who have received federal approval to offer psilocybin-assisted therapy to eligible patients. Additionally, the legislation forms a new advisory board to oversee the program's development, ensure safety standards, and plan for future regulations once federal approval is granted.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 12, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Susan Moran
DDemocratic
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