H 1726
An Act relative to criminal disposition of limited psilocybin possession offenses
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Bill overview
This bill aims to change how Massachusetts handles minor offenses related to possessing small amounts of psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic mushroom. It proposes to decriminalize possession of limited quantities of psilocybin, treating it as a civil violation rather than a criminal offense. The bill intends to reduce the burden on the court system and allow law enforcement to focus on more serious crimes. It also directs the Judiciary Committee to study the potential impacts of this change.
Key provisions
- Psilocybin possession of a limited quantity will be treated as a civil violation.
- The offense will result in a fine, rather than a criminal record.
- The Judiciary Committee is tasked with studying the effects of decriminalization.
- The bill addresses possession offenses only, not cultivation or distribution.
- It establishes a process for handling civil violations related to psilocybin.
Who is affected
- Individuals possessing small amounts of psilocybin
- Law enforcement officers
- The Massachusetts court system
- Individuals potentially facing criminal charges for psilocybin possession
Notable changes
- Shifts possession of psilocybin from criminal to civil offense.
- Requires a study order by the Judiciary Committee.
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Primary sponsor
Homar Gómez
Cosponsor
Henry Morgan
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Bill H.1726 194th (Current)
An Act relative to criminal disposition of limited psilocybin possession offenses
By Representative Gómez of Easthampton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1726) of Henry Morgan relative to criminal disposition of limited psilocybin possession offenses. The Judiciary.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Homar Gómez (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1726
| 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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