An Act to amend the General Laws, in relation to promoting the health and well-being of the residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by establishing a comprehensive framework supporting public health and safety through regulated adult use, support services, and cultivation of psilocybin-containing fungi; and providing for taxation and appropriation thereof
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to legalize and regulate the adult use of psilocybin-containing fungi in Massachusetts. It aims to establish a framework that includes cultivation, support services, and taxation. The legislation seeks to promote public health and safety by providing a structured approach to this substance.
Key provisions
- Legalization of adult use of psilocybin-containing fungi.
- Establishment of a regulatory framework for cultivation.
- Provision for support services related to psilocybin use.
- Implementation of a tax system for psilocybin products.
- Allocation of funds through appropriation for the program.
Who is affected
- Adult residents of Massachusetts
- Cultivators of psilocybin-containing fungi
- Businesses involved in the regulated sale of psilocybin products
- State government (through tax revenue and appropriations)
Notable changes
- Creates a legal market for psilocybin-containing fungi.
- Requires regulation of cultivation and distribution.
- Potentially shifts control of the substance from the illicit market to a regulated one.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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