HB 1796-FN (2026): allowing the use of psilocybin in approved clinical settings to treat qualified medical conditions.
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HB 1796-FN (2026)
allowing the use of psilocybin in approved clinical settings to treat qualified medical conditions.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026, with 9 people signed in online: 4 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 27)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
- January 28, 2026, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 02:00 pm GP 158
- January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
- January 28, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 11-7; RC)
- February 3, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass