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flag New York proposes legalizing medical psilocybin for adults, pending legislative action in January.

flag New York is considering legalizing psilocybin for medical use, following Oregon, Colorado, and New Mexico. flag Assemblymember Amy Paulin introduced a bill allowing adults 18 and older to obtain permits for psilocybin treatment for conditions like depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and long COVID, with oversight by the state Education Department. flag The bill requires practitioner training and licensing, a cultivation program, and would integrate psilocybin into the existing healthcare system. flag Federal agencies have granted psilocybin “breakthrough” status for depression treatment. flag The legislation awaits action when the Legislature reconvenes in January, with lawmakers expressing interest but no firm positions.

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