A new bill introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives would decriminalize “psilocybin-containing mushrooms”, and create a therapeutic program for their regulated use.
Psilocybin mushrooms.
House Bill 452, filed by State Representative Brian Cina (D), has been referred to the Committee on Human Services.
The proposed law would allow those 21 and older to possess, cultivate, and use psilocybin mushrooms for personal, noncommercial use. In addition to decriminalization, the bill would establish the Psilocybin Therapeutic Consultation Program, which would be tasked with developing an education, training, and consultation model for safe use.
Under the proposed program, licensed mental health professionals, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other qualified healthcare practitioners would be eligible to provide psilocybin-related services after completing a certified training program. These providers would be authorized to conduct initial health evaluations, oversee guided psilocybin sessions in a controlled setting, and offer post-session integration support to maximize therapeutic benefits.
If enacted, Vermont would join a growing number of states exploring psilocybin reform for therapeutic and personal use, including Colorado and Oregon.
