January 11, 2023 9:22pm EST
Illinois lawmaker seeks legalization of psychedelic mushrooms
New legislation could pave way for regulated psychedelic therapy program
By Greg Wehner | Fox News
An Illinois lawmaker introduced new legislation that would pave the way for a regulated psychedelic therapy program.
Democrat La Shawn Ford presented the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act, or "CURE Act," as the first bill during the opening session.
The legislation establishes the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board within the Department of Health to allow for the advertising and making of recommendations regarding regulations and provisions of psilocybin and psilocybin services.
It will also allow the department to begin receiving applications for licensing of people and manufacturers to assess psilocybin mushrooms and products, operate centers and facilitate psilocybin services.
Also included in the bill are the grounds for establishing rules, taxes, fees, zoning, labeling and penalties.
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