Arizona’s full Senate has passed a bill to legalize psilocybin therapy centers.
Psilocybin mushrooms.
Senate Bill 1570 was passed with overwhelming support, with 24 members voting in favor compared to just four voting in opposition. The proposed law 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).
The measure would establish a Arizona Psilocybin Advisory Board, 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”.
The measure will now be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. If it’s passed through the House, it will be sent to Governor Katie Hobbs who has indicated she will sign the measure into law if given the opportunity.
A similar measure was recently approved through three different committees in Hawaii’s Legislature.
