HB 5588
Establish a regulated framework for the medical use of psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes a regulated framework in West Virginia for the medical use of psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It creates a ‘Therapeutic Psilocybin Act’ that outlines licensing requirements for psilocybin production, testing, and administration, including detailed standards for facilities, providers, and inventory control. The bill also mandates criminal background checks, establishes a continuing education program for providers, and requires the department of health to conduct a study on the use of psilocybin compounds for medical conditions.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘Therapeutic Psilocybin Act’ to regulate psilocybin use for PTSD treatment.
- Creates a psilocybin production establishment licensing board and outlines licensing requirements.
- Requires criminal background checks for individuals involved in psilocybin production, establishment, and operation.
- Mandates inventory control systems for psilocybin production establishments and qualified therapy providers.
- Establishes continuing education requirements for qualified medical psilocybin providers.
- Requires independent psilocybin testing laboratories to test psilocybin products.
- Creates a psilocybin electronic verification system.
- Authorizes the department to conduct a study on the use of psilocybin compounds in medical treatment.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- First Responders
- Healthcare Providers (Physicians, Psychologists, Therapists)
- Psilocybin Production Establishments
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