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NY A08349
NY A08349Establishes the psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program; provides such program will be offered to ten thousand veterans and first responders from the western region of New York state.
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Introduced
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to establishing a psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program for veterans and first responders
AI Summary
This bill establishes a psilocybin-assisted therapy pilot program in New York State that will provide funding for 10,000 participants, including veterans, first responders, and those suffering from cluster headaches who reside in the western region of the state. The program will be terminated upon the federal approval of psilocybin for medical use. The bill outlines requirements for facilitators who will provide the psilocybin-assisted therapy, and grants certain legal protections for patients, practitioners, and facilitators involved in the program. The Department of Health is tasked with implementing and overseeing the program, including promulgating necessary rules and regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Pat Burke (D)*,
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
John McDonald (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
print number 8349a (on 01/16/2024)
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