H 1858
An Act relative to removing criminal penalties for limited psilocybin possession
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms. It aims to decriminalize this specific possession, aligning Massachusetts with other jurisdictions exploring alternative approaches to drug policy. The bill has undergone several revisions and scheduling changes during its consideration in the legislature.
Key provisions
- Removes criminal penalties for possession of psilocybin in limited quantities.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- The bill has been accompanied by a study order (H5281).
- The bill has been rescheduled for multiple hearings.
- The bill is similar to S.1113 and H.1726.
- The bill has been reported by the committee to the Clerk’s Office for processing.
Who is affected
- Individuals possessing small amounts of psilocybin.
- The criminal justice system.
- Individuals interested in psychedelic research and therapy.
Notable changes
- The bill has been subject to multiple rescheduling of hearings.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
Cosponsor
Timothy Morris
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Bill H.1858 194th (Current)
An Act relative to removing criminal penalties for limited psilocybin possession
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Timothy Morris relative to removing criminal penalties for limited psilocybin possession. The Judiciary.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Marc T. Lombardo (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1858
| 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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S.1113 194th (Current)
An Act relative to removing criminal penalties for limited psilocybin possession
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