Policy Tracker · Ibogaine · United States
Is ibogaine legal in Maryland?
Not yet — ibogaine remains illegal in Maryland, but reform legislation is pending.
Recorded status
Pending bill
In effect since 2026-04-28
Last reviewed 2026-10-21
Ibogaine remains a Schedule I substance under US federal law regardless of state rules.
What the law says
Pending: HB1477 — Public Health - Ibogaine Clinical Research Grant Program - Establishment (Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act) (Introduced). Pending: SB527 — Public Health - Ibogaine Clinical Research Grant Program - Establishment (Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act) (Introduced).
Common questions
- Is ibogaine decriminalized in Maryland?
- No. Ibogaine is still illegal in Maryland while reform bills are pending.
Recent ibogaine bills in Maryland
- HB1477 — Public Health - Ibogaine Clinical Research Grant Program - Establishment (Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act) · 2026 Session · Pending · last action 2026-02-13
- SB527 — Public Health - Ibogaine Clinical Research Grant Program - Establishment (Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act) · 2026 Session · Pending · last action 2026-02-04
Source
PoliPsy legislation tracker · polipsy.dev
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