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HB 528 · 2025 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Reduced psilocybin penalties for adults

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(New Title) amending the penalties for the possession and use of psilocybin for persons 18 years of age or older.

Modifies the penalties for a person 18 years of age or older who obtains, purchases, transports, possesses, or uses psilocybin.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · November 3, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes that it is not an offense for a person 21 years of age or older to obtain, purchase, transport, possess, or use psilocybin.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kevin VervilleRPrime

Public testimony

25 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

76% support24% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I urge you to SUPPORT HB528. Psilocybin is nothing more than a plant, and as such should be not be criminalized. I fully agree that New Hampshire should legalize the possession and use of psilocybin for persons 21 years of age or older. Sincerely, James”
— James Gardner, Keenesupports
“All citizens should have the access to healthcare that INCLUDES vaccines. This will lower the vaccine rate by making it less accessible to the lower class population and therefore will increase likelihood of the spread of extremely dangerous illnesses.”
— Devon Rabtor, Pembrokesupports
“If it’s safe and non-addictive, it should be legal. Maybe that will help a little with the opioid epidemic”
— Jamie Carreau, Derrysupports
“Legalizing psilocybin mushroom possession is insufficient. It must simultaneously be listed as intoxicating substance whose influence is punishable for any action requiring responsibility such as driving, child guardianship, ...”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes
“There is no way this should be allowed. No one should be taking hallucinogens and NH should not be encouraging this; which this Bill does.…”
— Gordon Springate, wiltonopposes
“This bill does not address the public safety consequences of the use of psilocybin such as operating a motor vehicle under the influence.”
— Patricia Anastasia, Londonderryopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-0610:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearingcancelled
  • 2025-02-1210:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearing
  • 2025-03-0710:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearing
  • 2025-04-151:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 3 P. 14
  2. Feb 6, 2025House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/06/2025 03:30 pm LOB 202-204
  3. Feb 12, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/12/2025 03:30 pm LOB 202-204
  4. Mar 7, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/07/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  5. Mar 7, 2025House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0488h (NT) 03/07/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 17 P. 9
  6. Mar 26, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0488h (NT): AA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 13
  7. Mar 26, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0488h: MA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 13
  8. Mar 27, 2025SenIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 10
  9. Apr 15, 2025SenHearing: 04/15/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 17
  10. May 22, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2167s, 05/22/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 22
  11. Jun 5, 2025SenSpecial Order to 06/05/2025, Without Objection, MA; 05/22/2025 SJ 14
  12. Jun 5, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2167s, 06/05/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 24
  13. Jun 5, 2025SenSen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  14. Jun 5, 2025SenPending Motion Committee Amendment # 2025-2167s; 06/05/2025; SC 25
  15. Jun 5, 2025SenWithout Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
  16. Oct 31, 2025SenInexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1

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Documents (PDF)

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