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VT H0859

VT H0859
An act relating to psychedelic therapy and clinical drug development trials


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Introduced
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to establish a Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Board and requires the Department of Health to enter into a contract with a Vermont entity to perform ibogaine clinical drug development trials.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Board composed of various state officials, healthcare professionals, and individuals with lived experience to research and recommend policies regarding psychedelic therapy, including exploring pilot projects for psilocybin-assisted therapies and monitoring other states' programs. Additionally, it mandates the Department of Health to contract with a Vermont entity to conduct clinical drug development trials for ibogaine, a substance being researched for its potential to treat substance use disorders and other conditions, requiring the entity to match state funding, utilize in-state resources, and develop plans for future patient access and intellectual property sharing, with $300,000 appropriated for these trials.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 02/03/2026)

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