Controlled dangerous substances; Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act; authorizing certain scientific research and clinical trials related to ibogaine; requiring registration; providing certain immunities; effective date.

Summary

The bill creates a registration system for universities, research facilities and physicians to study ibogaine for a list of serious medical conditions. It also permits a pilot program where qualified patients can receive ibogaine under a physician’s written certification, and grants participants immunity from prosecution when they follow the rules. The measure aims to enable scientific evaluation of ibogaine while keeping oversight through state health, agriculture and narcotics agencies.

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