AB 378 Nevada Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Creates the Alternative Therapy Pilot Program. (BDR 40-820)

AB 378 creates a pilot program allowing patients diagnosed with mental health conditions to access psychedelic therapy (using psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, ibogaine, or mescaline) under medical supervision in approved clinics. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health administers the program, requiring clinics to operate under strict medical oversight and participant approval. The bill includes confidentiality protections for patient data, liability immunity for program participants, and mandates annual reporting to the legislature. It also establishes an advisory committee and requires compliance with federal controlled substance regulations during the pilot phase.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Reprint 1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was reprinted after amendments adopted on April 16, 2025, adding new sections to create an Alternative Therapy Pilot Program for psychedelic substances. The changes add requirements for reimbursement of program costs, establish an advisory committee for oversight, add immunity protections for the Department, and clarify regulatory requirements for program participants.

Scope change

The bill now includes additional oversight mechanisms through a new advisory committee and expanded liability protections for the Department, while adding cost reimbursement requirements for program operators.

REQUIREMENT

Added Section 12.5 requiring program operators and psychedelic substance producers to reimburse the Division for certain costs incurred by the Division

Added Section 13.5 establishing an advisory committee to assist with program oversight and submit quarterly reports

Modified the Legislative Counsel's Digest to reflect new sections 12.5, 13.5, and 14.5 with their respective duties and requirements

ENFORCEMENT

Added Section 14.5 prohibiting warranty or guarantee claims against the Department and requiring notice posting on the Department's website

TECHNICAL

Updated bill header to indicate this is the first reprint with amendments adopted on April 16, 2025

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Committee

Apr 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. To committee.

lower

Apr 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.

lower

Mar 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

From printer. To committee.

lower

8 primary · 16 co-sponsors