HB 5588 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Establish a regulated framework for the medical use of psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

HB 5588, the "Therapeutic Psilocybin Act," establishes a regulated framework for using psilocybin to treat PTSD in veterans and first responders. The bill creates licensing requirements for psilocybin production facilities, mandates background checks for staff, and requires providers to register with the state department. Key provisions include requiring insurance coverage for treatment, creating safety protocols for production and testing, and establishing a verification system for medical use. This bill directly affects veterans and first responders with PTSD, medical providers, and psilocybin production facilities, pending legislative approval.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 16, 2026 Last action Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
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