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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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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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HHS Secretary Signals Fast-Track for Psychedelic Therapy AccessMedical Cannabis

HHS Secretary Signals Fast-Track for Psychedelic Therapy Access

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Joe Rogan the Trump administration is working across agencies to fast-track psychedelic therapy access, though specific timelines remain unclear.

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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AG Bondi Misses Deadline on Schedule I Research RulesLegislation

AG Bondi Misses Deadline on Schedule I Research Rules

Attorney General Pam Bondi has missed a federal deadline to publish new rules making it easier for researchers to study Schedule I drugs like cannabis and psychedelics, leaving scientists waiting for promised regulatory relief.

Jan 21, 2026
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