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Senators, clinicians pitch narrow pilot for psychedelic-assisted therapy under DPH oversight
Summary
Supporters told the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery that Senate Bill S.1400 would authorize a limited, medically supervised pilot for psychedelic-assisted treatment in licensed clinics, with reporting to the Department of Public Health and safeguards to distinguish it from last year’s ballot initiative.
Senate sponsors and health-care providers told the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery on Monday that Senate Bill S.1400 would allow a small, tightly regulated pilot for psychedelic-assisted therapies for adults with treatment‑resistant mental health conditions.
Committee co-chair Senator John Vilas and Representative Mindy Daum opened the hybrid hearing. Senator Eric Friedman, testifying virtually, said the bill would create a research-style pilot “authorizing a maximum of 3 specialized mental health clinics” and require participating clinics to report patient outcomes to inform future regulation. “This is a very measured approach which…
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