The Maryland Senate has unanimously approved a bill to create a psychedelics task force to study and make recommendations on a possible regulatory framework for substances such as psilocybin and DMT. It would be charged specifically with ensuring “broad, equitable and affordable access to psychedelic substances” in the state.
Three days after the measure from Sen. Brian Feldman (D) advanced through committee, the full chamber passed it in a 45-0 vote on Monday, the legislative crossover deadline.
During the Senate Finance Committee hearing last Friday, members replaced the language of the legislation with that of an amended companion version that cleared the full House of Delegates last week.
The legislation would establish a “Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances” that would be overseen by the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).
Members of the task force would be required to examine and make recommendations on issues such as “permitting requirements, including requirements regarding education and safety,” “access to treatment and regulated support” and “production of natural psychedelic substances.”
There are also provisions tasking the body with looking into expunging prior convictions for psychedelics and releasing people incarcerated for such offenses, along with a mandate to make recommendations on potential
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