Psilocybin legal status in Ohio: laws, decrim & 2026 update
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Current psilocybin laws and regulations in Ohio
Current Legal Status
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Psilocybin legal status in Ohio: Psilocybin is a Schedule I controlled substance in Ohio under Ohio Revised Code §3719.41, and simple possession is charged as a fifth-degree felony under ORC §2925.11 — not a misdemeanor, as it is in some neighbouring states. No Ohio city has passed a decriminalization or law-enforcement deprioritization resolution, and there is no therapeutic-access program. Ohio is unusual in that legislation has moved in both directions at once: reform bills would open a research or therapy pathway, while a separate measure would tighten restrictions on psilocybin spores. None of the reform bills has become law.
Psilocybin is a Schedule I controlled substance in Ohio under Ohio Revised Code §3719.41, and simple possession is charged as a fifth-degree felony under ORC §2925.11 — not a misdemeanor, as it is in some neighbouring states. No Ohio city has passed a decriminalization or law-enforcement deprioritization resolution, and there is no therapeutic-access program. Ohio is unusual in that legislation has moved in both directions at once: reform bills would open a research or therapy pathway, while a separate measure would tighten restrictions on psilocybin spores. None of the reform bills has become law.
Timeline of Key Events
2023
HB 58 — Research Bill Introduced
Legislation proposed studying psilocybin and MDMA for PTSD and depression. It did not pass.
2025
HB 249 — Therapy Pilot Proposed
A bill to establish a psilocybin-assisted therapy pilot program was introduced. If it advanced it would create a research pathway, not general public access. It has not passed.
2026
Still Schedule I, Restriction Bill Pending
Possession remains a fifth-degree felony. A separate measure (HB 80) would restrict psilocybin spores, moving in the opposite direction from the reform bills.
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Legal disclaimer
Psilocybin remains illegal under Ohio and federal law, and simple possession is a felony offense. Introduced bills are not law and confer no protection. This information is for educational purposes only, is not legal advice, and penalties depend on quantity and circumstances — consult a licensed Ohio attorney about your situation.