News Hampshire Lawmakers Reject Psychedelics Bill Citing Safety Concerns Though Support Continued Research
New Hampshire lawmakers voted decisively against House Bill 1693, a proposed measure aimed at establishing a state-regulated therapeutic psychedelic program. The bill, which sought to allow the use of psilocybin, mescaline and LSD to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance use disorders, was rejected by the House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee with a 14-1 vote.
Broad Scope And Legal Challenges Sink Psychedelics Bill
As reMind reported, according to the committee the legislation was “far too broad,” raising concerns about its potential implementation. While many advocates have pointed to the growing body of research supporting the therapeutic use of psychedelics, lawmakers expressed unease about legalizing substances that remain federally illegal and tightly regulated under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
One of the bill’s most vocal critics, Republican Rep. Erica …