Policy Tracker · Psilocybin · United States
Is psilocybin legal in California?
Not for the public — California allows psilocybin only in research, pilots or trials.
Recorded status
Research or task force only
In effect since 2025-10-10
Signed into law: AB1103 — Controlled substances: research. (Clinical Research, Oct 10, 2025). Pending: SB1224 — The California Emerging Therapies Research Partnership Act. (Passed Committee). Pending: AB2489 — Controlled substances: research. (In Committee).
Psilocybin remains a Schedule I substance under US federal law regardless of state rules.
Source
PoliPsy legislation tracker · polipsy.dev
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