Senate committee hears hours of testimony on clinician‑led psilocybin program bill

Jan 27, 2026

Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee heard extensive testimony for and against SB 5921, which would create a Department of Health‑regulated medical psilocybin program effective 07/01/2028; proponents cited clinical trial promise and veterans’ stories, while medical groups warned safeguards and workforce scope need tightening.

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The Washington Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee on Jan. 27 heard hours of public testimony on Senate Bill 5921, a proposal to create a clinician‑led, Department of Health‑regulated medical psilocybin program.

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