Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2506: An Act decriminalizing psilocybin as a treatment for PTSD and certain other conditions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2506 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act decriminalizing psilocybin as a treatment for PTSD and certain other conditions. Primary sponsor: Steve Owens (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4986.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2506) of Steven Owens relative to psilocybin as a treatment for PTSD and certain other conditions. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Owens | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4986
- Reporting date extended to Friday, December 19, 2025
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health