Bill > A02142

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the adult use of psilocybin (a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms) in New York State, focusing on public health and safety. The legislation creates a system where individuals 18 and older can obtain a psilocybin permit after completing a health screening and an educational course, which covers topics like the history, potential benefits, and risks of psilocybin use. The bill defines an extensive list of qualifying health conditions, including mental health disorders, chronic pain, and neurological conditions, for which individuals might seek psilocybin use. The framework includes the certification of support services providers who can offer risk reduction services during psilocybin use, and establishes a licensing system for cultivators of psilocybin-containing fungi. The bill provides protections for permit holders, support services providers, and licensed cultivators, ensuring they cannot be prosecuted or face professional penalties for activities authorized under this legislation. Additionally, it creates a regulated psilocybin advisory board to provide ongoing guidance, recommend best practices, and monitor the implementation of the program. The legislation also addresses taxation, potential fee waivers for low-income individuals, and includes provisions for sealing previous psilocybin-related convictions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to introducing regulated psilocybin use in New York.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2142