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Jamaica Emerges as Dual Cannabis-Psychedelic Tourism DestinationInternational

Jamaica Emerges as Dual Cannabis-Psychedelic Tourism Destination

Jamaica is combining its cannabis culture with psychedelic mushroom experiences to create a unique tourism offering, operating in a legal gray area with apparent law enforcement tolerance.

May 24, 2026
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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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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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Psychedelic Reform Bills Advance in Multiple States as Industry Learns from Cannabis MistakesLegislation

Psychedelic Reform Bills Advance in Multiple States as Industry Learns from Cannabis Mistakes

New Jersey, Oregon, and Alaska are simultaneously advancing psychedelic reform in 2026, with advocates deliberately avoiding regulatory mistakes that plagued early cannabis legalization efforts.

Apr 17, 2026
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Virginia Sets Stage for Psilocybin Legalization Tied to FDA ApprovalLegislation

Virginia Sets Stage for Psilocybin Legalization Tied to FDA Approval

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed legislation that will automatically legalize FDA-approved psilocybin therapy, positioning the state ahead of expected federal approval within 2-3 years.

Apr 9, 2026
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Psilocybin Outperforms Nicotine Patches for Smoking CessationScience & Research

Psilocybin Outperforms Nicotine Patches for Smoking Cessation

Johns Hopkins research published in an AMA journal shows psilocybin plus therapy achieves higher smoking cessation rates than nicotine patches, adding clinical evidence for psychedelic treatments.

Mar 11, 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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Maryland Senate Votes to Extend Psychedelics Task Force to 2027Legislation

Maryland Senate Votes to Extend Psychedelics Task Force to 2027

Maryland's Senate unanimously approved extending the state's psychedelics task force through 2027, giving the panel more time to develop recommendations on therapeutic access and regulatory frameworks.

Feb 28, 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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NH Lawmakers Consider Psilocybin Legalization BillsLegislation

NH Lawmakers Consider Psilocybin Legalization Bills

NH considers legalizing psilocybin for medical use, with bipartisan support and public testimony heard recently.

Jan 15, 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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