Legislation to Decriminalize Psilocybin Approved by New Hampshire House of Representatives
The Marijuana Herald
Wed, Mar 26
Key Points
- State Representative Kevin Verville introduced House Bill 528 to legalize psilocybin initially, but it was amended to decriminalize it instead.
- The revised bill would make a first psilocybin offense a civil infraction with a fine up to $100, while second and third offenses would be class B misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 each.
- The law, if passed, would go into effect on January 1, 2026.
- Rep. Verville is also advocating for a separate bill to legalize recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older, which has passed the House.
Filed by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), House Bill 528 would have initially legalized obtaining, purchasing, transporting, possessing, or using psilocybin. However, the bill was amended in committee so that instead of legalizing psilocybin, it decriminalizes it.
Under the new version of the bill, a first psilocybin offense would be a civil infraction, subject to a fine of up to $100. Second and third offenses would be class a B misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000, but no possibility of jailtime. If enacted, the law would take effect on January 1, 2026.
Rep, Verville is also pushing for legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana for those 21 and older, which also cleared the House today.