Massachusetts lawmakers are set to debate two significant psilocybin proposals during public hearings on September 29. The first, House Bill 4050, introduced by Rep. Patrick Kearney (D), would remove psilocybin and psilocyn from the state’s list of controlled substances, creating a regulated framework for cultivation, distribution, and limited home growing. It also includes equity measures such as tax credits for small cultivators and support for low-income residents seeking psychedelic-assisted therapy.
A separate proposal, House Bill 2532 by Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D), would establish a five-site pilot program for nonprofit therapeutic treatment centers overseen by the Department of Public Health. Advocates say both bills highlight the growing recognition of psilocybin’s potential in addressing mental health challenges.
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