H1624
An Act establishing a task force to study equitable access to psilocybin and other entheogenic plants
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a task force to examine the public health and social justice implications of legalizing psilocybin and other entheogenic plants in Massachusetts. The task force will study equitable access to these plants, considering potential benefits and challenges. It aims to inform future policy decisions regarding the regulation and potential legalization of these substances.
Key provisions
- Establish an interagency task force.
- Study the public health implications of legalizing entheogenic plants.
- Analyze the social justice implications of legalizing entheogenic plants.
- Examine equitable access to psilocybin and other entheogenic plants.
- Consider potential benefits and challenges associated with legalization.
- Provide recommendations for future policy decisions.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Public health officials
- Social justice advocates
- Researchers
- The legal community
Notable changes
- The bill focuses specifically on naturally cultivated entheogenic plants and fungi.
- It aims to address equitable access, a key concern in the discussion of legalization.
- The task force's findings will inform potential future legislation.
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Bill H.1624 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a task force to study equitable access to psilocybin and other entheogenic plants
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1624) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish an interagency task force to study the public health and social justice implications of legalizing the possession, consumption, transportation, and distribution of naturally cultivated entheogenic plants and fungi. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Mike Connolly
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1624
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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