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HB 5588·WV·house

Establish a regulated framework for the medical use of psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Hillenbrand
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To House Health and Human Resources

Feb 16, 2026

Summary

The Therapeutic Psilocybin Act allows qualified medical providers to recommend, dispense, and administer psilocybin to patients with PTSD, especially veterans and first responders. It establishes licensing, registration, and oversight for production facilities, testing labs, and therapists, and requires insurance coverage and non‑discrimination. The bill aims to add a new, regulated treatment option for a condition with limited effective therapies.

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