Bill > HB829

This bill modifies state law to create a framework for veterans to legally use psilocybin as a therapeutic treatment for specific medical conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, substance use disorders, and end-of-life care. The legislation allows veterans aged 21 and older to acquire, use, and possess psilocybin under strict conditions, such as enrolling in a research study, obtaining documentation from a physician, and being supervised by a qualified facilitator with specialized training. The bill requires psilocybin to be laboratory tested and limits usage to 150 milligrams per twelve-month period. Additionally, the Department of Mental Health is mandated to provide $2 million in research grants, conduct a comprehensive study on psilocybin's therapeutic efficacy for veterans, and submit annual reports to state leadership. The bill provides legal protections for patients, facilitators, physicians, and healthcare providers involved in these therapeutic uses, ensuring they cannot be criminally prosecuted or professionally sanctioned. The legislation also emphasizes maintaining the confidentiality of participants' personal information and creates detailed guidelines for who can serve as a facilitator and under what professional qualifications.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB829&year=2025&code=R