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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri bill exempts veterans and first responders from penalties for therapeutic psilocybin use under specific clinical studies
Last action · May 7, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration CommitteeSponsor: Rick Brattin
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What This Bill Would Do
Under Senate Bill 1767, eligible veterans and first responders aged 21 or older diagnosed with specific conditions like PTSD or major depressive disorder are exempt from state and local civil or criminal penalties for therapeutic psilocybin use when enrolled in an approved study. The legislation caps individual use at 150 milligrams of per year, requires a qualified to be present during administration, and appropriates $2 million for efficacy research through the Department of Mental Health.
Qualifying veterans and first responders gain legal immunity to use psilocybin for specific mental health conditions and end-of-life care without facing criminal prosecution or professional licensure discipline, while participating physicians and assisting individuals are similarly shielded from state liability.
- Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. context
- State legislation concerning alternative therapies for veterans often seeks to address high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder and treatment-resistant depression. context
Who It Would Affect
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Veterans and First Responders
Individuals meeting age and health criteria gain legal immunity from civil and criminal penalties when using therapeutic psilocybin within study and dosage limits.
Physicians and Health Care Providers
Medical professionals providing documentation, referrals, or care related to approved therapies are protected from criminal liability and professional license discipline.
Department of Mental Health
The department is tasked with collecting participant data, maintaining confidentiality, distributing research grants, and reporting annually to state leadership.
State-licensed Laboratories
Laboratories testing controlled substances or cannabis are granted immunity from criminal or civil penalties when testing psilocybin for authorized program participants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to use therapeutic psilocybin without facing penalties under SB 1767?
Are there limits on how much psilocybin a person can use?
Who must be present when a person uses psilocybin under this bill?
Can state agencies share a participant's personal information with the federal government?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 7, 2026SenateFloorSecond Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
- Feb 26, 2026SenateIntroducedS First Read
Version history
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State-Level Criminal Penalty Exemption for Therapeutic Psilocybin
The bill creates a conditional legal carve-out from state and local criminal penalties for qualifying veterans and first responders utilizing psilocybin under clinical study frameworks.
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www.senate.mo.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy80Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment15Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz70Current news / social attention level
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