HB 1693-FN (2024): relative to the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes.

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HB 1693-FN (2024)

relative to the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2024, with 11 people signed in online: 7 in support, 3 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 9, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 9, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2024, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
  • February 7, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 206-208
  • October 9, 2024, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • October 9, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 15, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 31, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/31/2024 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • February 7, 2024: Executive Session: 02/07/2024 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  • February 7, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/07/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/15/2024
  • October 9, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 10/09/2024 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • October 9, 2024: Executive Session: 10/09/2024 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-1)

Laws It Would Change

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