SB1581

Establishes the "Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act" relating to ibogaine treatment

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the "Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act" to fund ibogaine clinical trials for veterans.

The bill establishes the "Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act" to fund clinical trials for ibogaine treatment of neurological and mental health conditions in veterans. It creates the "Ibogaine Study Fund" and the "Ibogaine Intellectual Property Fund" to support research and intellectual property rights. The Department of Health and Senior Services will award grants to qualified entities for clinical trials, subject to FDA approval and matching funds. The bill also outlines the administration protocols and safety measures for ibogaine use.

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Calendar

Mar 3

9:00 AM

Veterans and Military Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Voted Do Pass S Veterans and Military Affairs Committee

Mar 3

Senate

Hearing Conducted S Veterans and Military Affairs Committee

Feb 5

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Veterans and Military Affairs Committee