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MarylandHB 04272026 Regular SessionHouse

Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances - Extension and Membership

Sponsored By: Pam Lanman Guzzone (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Maryland creates psychedelics task force

Beginning July 1, 2024, the law creates a Task Force on natural psychedelics. It covers psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, and mescaline, and excludes peyote. Members include a Senator, a Delegate, state health, disabilities, and veterans leaders, the cannabis regulator, and Governor‑appointed experts. The group includes a representative from a Maryland HBCU and a Native American tribe. The Governor names the chair. The Maryland Cannabis Administration provides staff. Members do not get pay but can be repaid for travel and other allowed costs under state rules. The Task Force ends December 31, 2027.

Study on access and penalties for psychedelics

The Task Force studies Maryland laws and the best science on natural psychedelics. It reviews benefits, risks, and how to reduce harms. It looks at barriers for providers, like insurance, licensing, zoning, advertising, and banking. It recommends a Maryland access program, including permits, education, safety rules, treatment support, and production. It can also recommend moving from crimes to civil penalties for nonviolent cases, clearing records, and releasing people jailed for nonviolent offenses. It sends a first report by July 31, 2025, and an update by October 31, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Pam Lanman Guzzone

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Heather Bagnall

    Democratic • House

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

  • Elizabeth Embry

    Democratic • House

  • Linda Foley

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Thomas S. Hutchinson

    Republican • House

  • Gabriel M. Moreno

    Democratic • House

  • Jen Terrasa

    Democratic • House

  • Natalie Ziegler

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 255 • No: 54

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 104 • No: 29 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 2/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 110 • No: 25

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 207

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (104-29)

    4/10/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {293622/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    4/8/2026Senate

  9. Referred Finance

    2/20/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (110-25)

    2/19/2026House

  11. Second Reading Passed

    2/17/2026House

  12. Favorable Adopted

    2/17/2026House

  13. Favorable Report by Health

    2/16/2026House

  14. Hearing 2/10 at 2:30 p.m.

    2/10/2026House

  15. Hearing canceled

    2/10/2026House

  16. Hearing 2/10 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/22/2026House

  17. First Reading Health

    1/22/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/22/2026

    PDF

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