Illegal — No Active Legislation
Updated 2026-04-20
Psilocybin Laws in Kentucky
Psilocybin is illegal in Kentucky with no active legislation. Kentucky has conservative drug policies and only recently moved toward limited cannabis reform.
Current Legal Status
Illegal — No Active Legislation
Psilocybin is a Schedule I controlled substance under Kentucky law. Possession is a Class D felony; trafficking carries Class C or higher felony charges.
Key Legislation
No psilocybin legislation has been introduced in the Kentucky General Assembly.
Clinical Trials
University of Kentucky and University of Louisville have research programs. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for Lexington and Louisville area enrolling studies.
Advocacy Organizations
No Kentucky-specific psychedelic advocacy organizations are currently active.
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