Establish a regulated framework for the medical use of psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
HB 5588, the "Therapeutic Psilocybin Act," establishes a regulated framework for using psilocybin to treat PTSD in veterans and first responders. The bill creates licensing requirements for psilocybin production facilities, mandates background checks for staff, and requires providers to register with the state department. Key provisions include requiring insurance coverage for treatment, creating safety protocols for production and testing, and establishing a verification system for medical use. This bill directly affects veterans and first responders with PTSD, medical providers, and psilocybin production facilities, pending legislative approval.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Rick Hillenbrand
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Evan Worrell
RRepublican
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