Bill > HB07065

This bill seeks to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic substance commonly found in certain types of mushrooms, in Connecticut. Specifically, the bill establishes that possession of less than one-half ounce of psilocybin will be treated as a civil infraction rather than a criminal offense. For a first offense, individuals would be fined $150, and for subsequent offenses, the fine would range from $200 to $500. Law enforcement officers would be required to seize the psilocybin and destroy it as contraband. The bill modifies several existing statutes to remove psilocybin from the list of controlled substances that trigger criminal penalties, effectively reducing the legal consequences for personal possession. The changes would take effect on October 1, 2025, and would impact various areas of law, including motor vehicle licensing, juvenile delinquency definitions, and criminal procedural rules. By reclassifying psilocybin possession as a civil matter, the bill aims to reduce the legal burden on individuals caught with small amounts of the substance and shift away from criminal prosecution for minor drug offenses.