A key House committee had given approval to psilocybin legislation that’s already been approved by the full Senate.
Dried psilocybin.
The House Health & Human Services Committee has voted 8 to 2 to pass Senate Bill 1570, which has already been approved by the full Senate in a 24 to 4 vote. If the measure passes the full Senate, it will be sent to Governor Josh Green for consideration.
If enacted into law, the measure would legalize psilocybin therapy centers where individuals can legally consume psilocybin in a medical, supervised setting, with trained staff constantly available. Licensing for these centers would be handled by the Department of Human Services (DHS).
An Arizona Psilocybin Advisory Board would be established under the bil, tasked with overseeing training criteria for those working at service centers. The board would also recommend to lawmakers any potential law changes.
The board would be required to submit an annual report on “medical, psychological and scientific” studies related to psilocybin, starting on July 31 of next year. The board would also be tasked with developing a long-term plan for ensuring psilocybin access remains “safe, accessible and affordable”.
You can find more information on Senate Bill 1570, including its full text, click here. The measure was filed by Senator Jarrett Keohokalole (D).
A similar measure was recently approved through three different committees in Hawaii’s Legislature.
