Michigan Bill Exempts Adults with PTSD from Penalties for Personal Psilocybin and Psilocyn Use

Original title: Crimes: controlled substances; creating, manufacturing, possessing, or using psilocybin or psilocin; allow under certain circumstances.

Last action · June 26, 2025: bill electronically reproduced 06/25/2025Sponsors: Mike McFall and 6 others

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 4686 allows adults aged 18 or older with a medical diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder to create, manufacture, possess, or use up to 2 ounces of or for personal use without violating state controlled substance laws.

Why it matters

Qualifying patients gain legal protection from criminal penalties related to specific psychedelic substances, altering state-level enforcement for individuals meeting medical and possession thresholds.

Who It Would Affect

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Adults with post-traumatic stress disorder

Individuals aged 18 or older with a PTSD diagnosis are exempt from criminal violations under sections 7401, 7403, or 7404 when meeting possession and use criteria for psilocybin or psilocyn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the exemption under House Bill 4686?

Individuals who are 18 years of age or older, possess not more than 2 ounces of a substance containing or exclusively for personal use, and possess a medical record demonstrating a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder.

What is the maximum amount of psilocybin or psilocyn an individual can possess under this bill?

An individual may possess not more than 2 ounces of a substance containing or .

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Jun 26, 2025House
bill electronically reproduced 06/25/2025
Jun 25, 2025HouseCommittee
referred to Committee on Families and Veterans
Jun 25, 2025HouseIntroduced
read a first time
Jun 25, 2025HouseIntroduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Mike McFall

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