AN ACT CONCERNING THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF PSILOCYBIN.

HB 7065 decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of psilocybin in Connecticut. It changes the law so that possessing less than one-half ounce of psilocybin is no longer a criminal offense but a civil violation punishable by fines ($150 for a first offense, $200-$500 for subsequent offenses). The bill directly affects individuals who possess small quantities of psilocybin, excluding this amount from criminal penalties under existing drug laws. It takes effect October 1, 2025, and does not change penalties for larger amounts or distribution.