S 1263 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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Photo of Susan Moran
Susan Moran
DDemocratic
MA
Plymouth and Barnstable