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Introduced
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Crossed Over
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Passed
Dead
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Psilocybin treatment program. Establishes the therapeutic psilocybin research fund, administered by the Indiana department of health (state department), to provide financial assistance to research institutions in Indiana to study the use of psilocybin to treat mental health and other medical conditions. Sets forth clinical study requirements. Requires a research institution that receives a grant to conduct a clinical study to prepare and submit a report to the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services, the state department, and the division of mental health and addiction.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the therapeutic psilocybin research fund, which is administered by the Indiana Department of Health. The fund provides financial assistance to research institutions in Indiana to study the use of psilocybin (a naturally occurring psychedelic compound) to treat mental health and other medical conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. The bill sets forth clinical study requirements, including the inclusion of veterans and first responders in the study sample and the comparison of psilocybin's efficacy with other current treatment options. Research institutions that receive grants must submit reports summarizing the study results and any recommendations for legislation. The bill also declares an emergency to enable its immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Ed Charbonneau (R)*,
Tyler Johnson (R)*,
Justin Busch (R),
Martin Carbaugh (R),
Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D),
Justin Moed (D),
Rodney Pol (D),
Lonnie Randolph (D),
Jake Teshka (R),
Shelli Yoder (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 127 (on 02/13/2024)
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