HB5588

Establish a regulated framework for the medical use of psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5588 establishes a regulated framework for the medical use of psilocybin to treat PTSD.

West Virginia HB5588, known as the Therapeutic Psilocybin Act, aims to allow the beneficial use of psilocybin in a regulated system for alleviating qualified medical conditions, specifically PTSD. The act creates a licensing framework for psilocybin production establishments and qualified therapy providers, mandates criminal background checks, and outlines operational requirements. It also establishes a psilocybin production establishment licensing board to oversee the licensing process.

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Health & Human Resources Committee
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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Health and Human Resources

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House