Massachusetts legislators have introduced 12 psychedelics-related bills following the defeat of the 2024 ballot initiative to legalize and decriminalize psychedelic substances. The proposals, filed ahead of last week’s legislative deadline, aim to advance therapeutic access, decriminalization, and harm reduction strategies.
Key measures include pilot programs for psilocybin-assisted therapy targeting mental health conditions like PTSD and depression. Notable bills, such as HD 4017 and HD 4196, propose establishing treatment centers and regulated access programs. Other initiatives focus on decriminalizing small-scale possession and addressing racial justice in drug policy.
Advocates like Jamie Morey and Graham Moore, leaders of Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, have emphasized the public’s continued support for psychedelics reform despite the ballot defeat. They hope these legislative efforts will inspire broader advocacy across the state.
For more details on these proposals, visit Marijuana Moment.