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IL SB2772

IL SB2772
PSILOCYBIN ADVISORY BOARD


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
05/15/2026
Crossed Over
05/07/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 2, with the following changes. In a provision concerning the members of the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board, provides that if there is a vacancy for any reason, the applicable appointing authority shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy in a timely manner (rather than appoint an individual to serve as a member in an acting capacity until the individual is approved by the Board as a member of the Board for the remainder of the unexpired term). Provides that the report the Board shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly shall include an evaluation of (rather than a recommendation on) the medical efficacy of listed psychedelic substances based on medical, psychological, and scientific studies, research, clinical trials in the United States, and other information related to the safety and efficacy of each substance. Removes from the report the necessity to include recommendations concerning whether listed psychedelic substances may be included in an appropriate statutory or regulatory framework to avoid an unregulated de facto market for entheogenic substances other than psilocybin. Provides that the report shall include recommendations on the availability of Medicaid coverage for psilocybin (rather than entheogens) and associated services. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board Act, establishes an advisory board to study and make recommendations regarding the use of psilocybin, a psychedelic substance found in certain mushrooms, for medical and psychological treatment. The bill clarifies that if a vacancy occurs on the Board, the appointing authority must fill it promptly. It also modifies the Board's reporting requirements to focus on evaluating the medical effectiveness of various psychedelic substances, including psilocybin, based on scientific research and clinical trials, rather than making recommendations on their inclusion in a regulatory framework. Furthermore, the bill specifies that the Board's report should include recommendations on the availability of Medicaid coverage for psilocybin and related services, and it takes effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 5/20/2026 Room 114) (on 05/20/2026)

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