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NJ S2934

NJ S2934
"Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act"; authorizes production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness; decriminalizes, and expunges past offenses involving, psilocybin production, possession, use, and distribution.


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Introduced
06/23/2022
In Committee
06/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

"Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act"; authorizes production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness; decriminalizes, and expunges past offenses involving, psilocybin production, possession, use, and distribution.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness, decriminalizes and expunges past offenses involving psilocybin production, possession, use, and distribution, and establishes a regulatory framework for the manufacture, testing, transportation, delivery, sale, and purchase of psilocybin products and the provision of psilocybin services in New Jersey. The bill creates the Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Advisory Board to provide advice and recommendations to the Department of Health, which will be responsible for implementing and administering the provisions of the act, including issuing licenses and permits, approving psilocybin service facilitator training programs, and establishing health and safety standards and industry best practices. The bill also provides immunity from criminal liability for conduct authorized under the act and prohibits adverse employment actions against employees who receive psilocybin services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 06/23/2022)

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