Bill > A00628

This bill legalizes the possession, use, and cultivation of certain natural plant or fungus-based hallucinogens (specifically DMT, ibogaine, mescaline, psilocybin, and psilocyn) for adults 21 years and older in New York State. The legislation removes these substances from the list of schedule I controlled substances and provides comprehensive protections for individuals using these hallucinogens. Key provisions include allowing personal possession, cultivation, and sharing of these substances, protecting individuals from professional disciplinary actions, ensuring that hallucinogen use cannot be the sole basis for child custody restrictions or denial of medical care, and preventing employers from discriminating against employees for legal recreational use outside of work. The bill also prohibits state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal efforts to enforce controlled substance laws for actions permitted under this legislation. Additionally, the bill allows religious organizations and other non-commercial entities to possess, use, and share these hallucinogens for religious, ceremonial, and supportive purposes. Local municipalities are given the authority to adopt their own legislation related to these substances, and the law includes detailed definitions of what constitutes "natural plant or fungus-based hallucinogens" and related paraphernalia.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A628