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Psychedelic Legislation in Massachusetts

Psychedelic therapy is not yet legal in Massachusetts, but there is active legislation working its way through the state legislature.

This page covers the current legal status of psychedelics in Massachusetts, pending bills that could change that status, and how Massachusetts compares to the national landscape. The psychedelic policy space is moving fast — here's where Massachusetts stands.

Legal Status by Substance

psilocybinPending Legislation

Multiple ballot initiative attempts. No successful statewide measure as of 2026. Local decriminalization in Somerville, Cambridge, Northampton, Easthampton.

Decriminalized Jurisdictions

Decriminalized means reduced penalties for possession — not legal therapy.

Somerville, MA2021
Cambridge, MA2021
Northampton, MA2021
Easthampton, MA2021

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