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Minnesota House Votes 114-15 to Legalize Psilocybin Therapy

Minnesota House passed psilocybin therapy legislation 114-15 Thursday, establishing regulated access for adults 21+. The amendment to health policy legislation now heads to the Senate.

May 9, 2026
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Former Law Enforcement Officer Details Psychedelic Therapy for PTSDMedical Cannabis

Former Law Enforcement Officer Details Psychedelic Therapy for PTSD

A former law enforcement officer working with LEAP has detailed her experience using ayahuasca to process career trauma, adding to evidence that psychedelic therapy may benefit first responders with PTSD.

Apr 23, 2026
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Trump's Psychedelics Research Order Draws Bipartisan PraiseLegislation

Trump's Psychedelics Research Order Draws Bipartisan Praise

President Trump's executive order on psychedelics research has generated rare bipartisan support from lawmakers, officials, and advocates pushing for expanded therapeutic studies.

Apr 20, 2026
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Trump Executive Order Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Research AccessLegislation

Trump Executive Order Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Research Access

Trump's executive order directs federal agencies to fast-track psychedelic research and clinical access programs for mental health treatment, though implementation faces similar regulatory hurdles that have complicated cannabis reform.

Apr 19, 2026
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Minnesota House Panel Advances Psilocybin Therapy LegalizationLegislation

Minnesota House Panel Advances Psilocybin Therapy Legalization

Minnesota's House Health Finance and Policy Committee approved legislation Monday to legalize regulated psilocybin therapy for adults while rescheduling the psychedelic under state law.

Mar 10, 2026
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Connecticut Expands Psychedelics Pilot as FDA Decision LoomsLegislation

Connecticut Expands Psychedelics Pilot as FDA Decision Looms

Connecticut's Joint Committee on Public Health advanced legislation expanding the state's psychedelic therapy pilot program to include first responders, as lawmakers prepare for potential FDA approval of MDMA and psilocybin treatments.

Mar 4, 2026
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High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Psychosis as Industry Faces ScrutinyScience & Research

High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Psychosis as Industry Faces Scrutiny

New research links high-potency cannabis to increased psychosis rates, forcing the legal cannabis industry to reckon with public health concerns as THC concentrations in products far exceed historical levels.

Feb 23, 2026
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Study of 400,000+ Teens Links Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk

New JAMA study tracking 400,000+ adolescents finds those who used cannabis as teens showed higher rates of psychosis, depression, and anxiety in adulthood, raising questions for regulators and industry.

Feb 23, 2026
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Alaska Task Force Backs Psychedelic Therapy Framework Tied to FDA ActionLegislation

Alaska Task Force Backs Psychedelic Therapy Framework Tied to FDA Action

Alaska's psychedelics task force recommends establishing a regulated therapy framework for psilocybin and MDMA, contingent on FDA approval. The year-long study proposes licensing facilitators and testing standards.

Feb 10, 2026
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Washington Senate Panel Advances Psilocybin Therapy LegalizationLegislation

Washington Senate Panel Advances Psilocybin Therapy Legalization

Washington's Senate health committee approved legislation Tuesday to legalize supervised psilocybin therapy, sending the measure to budget review. The bill would create Oregon-style regulations for adult access.

Feb 5, 2026
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NJ Advances Psilocybin Therapy Bill to GovernorLegislation

NJ Advances Psilocybin Therapy Bill to Governor

NJ lawmakers pass psilocybin therapy pilot bill with $6M funding, pending Gov. Murphy's approval.

Jan 14, 2026
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