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Division recommends ITL on HB 18-09 after fiscal and regulatory concerns
Summary
Division III voted 4–3 to recommend ITL on HB 18‑09, a bill that would create an advisory council and a narrow psilocybin pilot. Sponsors cited research and veterans' interest; DHHS warned the bill lacks an appropriation and would require at least two positions and clearer legal/regulatory guidance.
Representative Sher introduced HB 18‑09, a two‑part bill that would create an advisory council to study therapeutic uses of psilocybin and authorize a narrow pilot allowing a medical provider who cultivates their own psilocybin mushrooms to administer therapeutic doses under DHHS oversight.
Sher cited growing research and existing programs in Colorado and Oregon and described a cautious approach:…
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