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MarylandHB 04272026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: Guy Guzzone (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Maryland psychedelics task force timeline

The law continues the Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances. One senator and one delegate serve, along with top health, disabilities, veterans, and cannabis officials or their designees. The Governor appoints other members, including a Maryland HBCU representative, researchers, clinicians, a tribal representative, law enforcement, and a patient. The Governor names the chair, and the Maryland Cannabis Administration provides staff. Members get no pay, but can be reimbursed for travel under state rules. The law starts July 1, 2024 and ends December 31, 2027.

Study safe access to natural psychedelics

The Task Force studies current laws and the best science on benefits and risks of natural psychedelic substances. It looks at barriers for health workers and facilitators, like insurance, licensing, zoning, advertising, and banking. It must recommend a Maryland Natural Psychedelic Substance Access Program, covering permits, education and safety rules, treatment and regulated support, and production. It must also recommend ways to move away from criminal penalties for nonviolent conduct, including civil fines, expungement, and possible release for some people with nonviolent offenses. Reports are due by July 31, 2025, and October 31, 2026. The law defines these substances to include psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, and mescaline, and it excludes peyote; the Task Force can add other natural psychedelics.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Guy Guzzone

    Democratic • Senate

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: 8

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

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/22/2026

    PDF

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