HB 3817 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to ibogaine.

Summary

] Directs the Oregon Health Authority [ in collaboration with ] and the Department of Veterans' Affairs to [ establish a process through which a certain individual may consume ibogaine for a specified purpose ] study the consumption of ibogaine by certain individuals for the purpose of treating specified disorders . Defines "ibogaine." Requires the authority and the department to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care [ and veterans ] not later than September 15, 2029. [ Exempts ibogaine, when obtained and consumed through the established process, from the definition of "controlled substance." ] Sunsets on January 2, 2030.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill changed from establishing a regulated process for ibogaine consumption to instead requiring a study of ibogaine's use for treating certain disorders. This significantly reduces regulatory requirements and removes exemptions from controlled substance status.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from creating an active regulatory program to conducting a research study, narrowing its immediate applicability and enforcement mechanisms.

SCOPE

Changed from establishing a consumption process to requiring a study of ibogaine use for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

REQUIREMENT

Removed requirements for cardiac screening, controlled consumption settings, and reporting of consumption results.

Added specific study requirements including medical studies, sourcing, dosing recommendations, safety testing, and funding mechanisms.

ENFORCEMENT

Removed exemption of ibogaine from controlled substance definition when obtained through the established process.

TIMELINE

Report deadline remains September 15, 2029, but now focuses on study findings rather than process implementation.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.

lower

Mar 5, 2025

Committee

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

2 primary · 7 co-sponsors