An Act establishing a task force to study equitable access to psilocybin and other entheogenic plants

This bill establishes a 21-member task force to study the health, social justice, and equity implications of legalizing psilocybin and other entheogenic plants in Massachusetts. The task force will review research on physiological effects, gather data from U.S. and international communities that have implemented harm reduction approaches, and examine how drug prohibition impacts marginalized groups including Indigenous peoples, veterans, and communities of color. It will also develop recommendations for legalizing possession/consumption, addressing criminal records, and creating equitable access frameworks. The task force must submit its report and draft legislation to state legislators by June 2026. This bill does not legalize these substances but mandates a study to inform future policy decisions.