SB2353

Summary (from PoliPsy)

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Act to the contrary, including the scheduling of psilocybin as a Schedule I controlled substance, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall authorize the distribution of, and make publicly available, psilocybin for medical, psychological, and scientific studies, research, and other information relating to the safety and efficacy of psilocybin and other entheogens to treat mental health conditions, including, but not limited to, addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, headache disorders, and end-of-life psychological distress. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall begin receiving applications for the registration of persons to perform the following: (1) manufacturing psilocybin products; (2) operating a service center; (3) facilitating psilocybin services; and (4) testing psilocybin products.