“Law enforcement officers, first responders and veterans carry real trauma, and too many run out of options.”
By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America
In a historic move on Friday, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health voted to advance two pivotal pieces of legislation regarding psilocybin, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to psychedelic medicine.
Specifically, lawmakers voted to advance H.2532, a bill establishing a framework for psilocybin therapy, alongside a new draft of H.2506, a measure designed to legalize the use of psilocybin specifically for veterans, law enforcement officers and qualifying patients. The vote represents the first time a committee in the Massachusetts legislature has approved psilocybin legalization, setting a new precedent for drug policy reform in the commonwealth.
The committee’s decision was bipartisan and nearly unanimous. According to committee staff, 10 of the 11 members voted in favor of the proposal, with only a single lawmaker abstaining. Notably, the “yes” votes included Air Force veterans Rep. Shirley Arriaga (D) and Rep. Justin Thurber (R), underscoring the legislation’s strong appeal among those familiar with the mental health challenges facing service members.
A Patient-First Approach
The advancement of these bills comes in the wake of the
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