Vermont H 452: An act relating to expanding apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities

Bill Text

BILL AS INTRODUCED H.452
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VT LEG #381067 v.1
H.452 1
SHORT FORM 2
Introduced by Representative Cina of Burlington 3
Referred to Committee on 4
Date: 5
Subject: Regulated drugs; psilocybin; therapeutic use 6
Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to decriminalize 7
the possession, cultivation, and noncommercial personal use of psilocybin-8
containing mushrooms by adults 21 years of age and older and establishes the 9
Psilocybin Therapeutic Consultation Program. The Program is tasked with 10
developing an education, training, and consultation model for the safe use of 11
psilocybin-containing mushrooms designed and overseen by health providers. 12
Health providers eligible for licensure include licensed mental health 13
professionals, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other qualified healthcare 14
practitioners as determined by the Program. Providers must complete a 15
certified training program focused on psilocybin use, safety protocols, and 16
integration practices. Licensed providers may offer initial health evaluations to 17
determine the suitability of psilocybin use, guided psilocybin sessions in a 18
safe, controlled environment and protected by State law, and post-session 19
integration support to maximize therapeutic outcomes. 20

BILL AS INTRODUCED H.452
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VT LEG #381067 v.1
An act relating to decriminalization of psilocybin-containing mushrooms 1
and the establishment of the Psilocybin Therapeutic Consultation Program 2
It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: 3
(TEXT OMITTED IN SHORT-FORM BILLS) 4