Policy Tracker · Ibogaine · United States
Is ibogaine legal in New York?
Not yet — ibogaine remains illegal in New York, but reform legislation is pending.
Recorded status
Pending bill
Last reviewed 2026-10-21 · awaiting editor confirmation
Ibogaine remains a Schedule I substance under US federal law regardless of state rules.
What the law says
Pending: A09583 — Establishes a research grant program to fund clinical trials of ibogaine for the treatment of veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder; creates a fund to provide monies for the research grant program. (In Committee).
Common questions
- Is ibogaine decriminalized in New York?
- No. Ibogaine is still illegal in New York while reform bills are pending.
Recent ibogaine bills in New York
- A09583 — Establishes a research grant program to fund clinical trials of ibogaine for the treatment of veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder; creates a fund to provide monies for the research grant program. · 2026 Session · Pending · last action 2026-01-21
- S04664 — Directs the commissioner of health, in conjunction with the commissioners of mental health and veterans' services, to conduct a study on the use of ibogaine as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, and the increasing rate of PTSD diagnoses in veterans and first responders. · 2026 Session · Pending · last action 2025-02-11
- S01817 — Requires the office of addiction services and supports to encourage, aid, and facilitate clinical research into the use of ibogaine in drug treatment for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine addiction. · 2026 Session · Died · last action 2025-01-14
- A01522 — Requires the office of addiction services and supports to encourage, aid, and facilitate clinical research into the use of ibogaine in drug treatment for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine addiction. · 2026 Session · Pending · last action 2025-01-10
- S08807 — Directs the commissioner of health, in conjunction with the commissioners of mental health and veterans' services, to conduct a study on the use of ibogaine as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, and the increasing rate of PTSD diagnoses in veterans and first responders. · 2024 Session · Died · last action 2024-03-14
Source
PoliPsy legislation tracker · polipsy.dev
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