Psilocybin Laws in New York
New York has active psilocybin reform legislation with multiple bills advancing. New York City has seen significant harm reduction advocacy and New York University is one of the leading psilocybin research institutions in the world.
Current Legal Status
Active Legislation
Psilocybin remains Schedule I under New York law. Bills for both personal decriminalization and a therapeutic framework are moving through the legislature. A comprehensive psychedelic therapy bill passed the New York Senate in 2025.
Key Legislation
S.6344 (2024) proposed decriminalizing personal possession of psilocybin and other natural psychedelics — passed Senate. A.8569 (2025) therapeutic services act introduced in the Assembly. New York City Council has debated a lowest-priority enforcement resolution.
Clinical Trials
NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine is one of the premier psilocybin research institutions globally. Columbia University Irving Medical Center also conducts psychedelic research. Multiple trials actively enrolling in New York City.
Advocacy Organizations
NY Psychedelic Therapy Alliance, Decriminalize Nature NYC, NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine, Healing Advocacy Fund, MAPS.
Related Resources
Directory in New York
- NYU Langone Psychedelic Medicine Program — Clinical Research
- Eden Direct — Source-Backed Shop / Company
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People in New York
- Madison Margolin — Co-Founder, DoubleBlind Magazine; Journalist
- Hamilton Morris — Documentary Journalist; Chemist
- Michael Bogenschutz, M.D. — Director, NYU Langone Psychedelic Medicine Program
- Bill Wilson (Bill W.) (1895–1971) — Co-Founder, Alcoholics Anonymous; Psychedelic Explorer
- Gita Vaid — Psychiatrist and Clinical Researcher
- Jeffrey Guss, M.D. — Psychiatrist; NYU Psilocybin Researcher; Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Trainer
- Natalie Lyla Ginsberg, M.S.W. — Global Impact Officer, MAPS; Policy and Advocacy Leader
Societies & Organizations in New York
- New York City Psychedelic Society — Community Meetup
- New York Mycological Society — Mycology Club
- NYC Mushroom Growers — Cultivation Meetup
- NYU Mycology Group — University Student Organization
- Drug Policy Alliance — advocacy
- Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics — Conference
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