A major moment for psychedelic policy just landed in New York

New York lawmakers are considering the “Medical Psilocybin Act,” legislation that would create legal access to psilocybin therapy for patients living with conditions like treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, substance use disorders, end-of-life distress, and cluster headaches.

This moment represents the growing public recognition that psychedelic healing deserves a place in the future of mental health care. Every step forward bring us closer to a world where safe, supported access (including microdosing) is available.

We’re deeply grateful to the teams at New Approach and New Yorkers for Mental Health Alternatives (NYMHA), along with the advocates, veterans, practitioners, and community members helping move this work forward. We’re proud to have been an active supporter and to be involved with pushing this bill forward.

💬 A Story (of many) Behind the Movement

For many people pushing this work forward, this conversation is deeply personal.

Retired FDNY firefighter Joseph McKay, who some of you may have met at our fundraiser dinners or heard speak in our webinar series, has become a powerful voice in the movement for psychedelic healing in New York.

After developing PTSD, addiction challenges, and debilitating cluster headache attacks following 9/11, he has shared publicly and with lawmakers that psilocybin was the only thing that brought him lasting relief.

Stories like Joe's are helping shift public perception and reminding lawmakers that behind every policy conversation are real people searching for healing, relief, and hope.

📋 How the Bill Works

The proposal is modeled more like early medical cannabis frameworks than full recreational legalization.

Under the bill, psilocybin would only be available within supervised settings, not sold directly to the public.

Recent amendments created a category of licensed, trained supervisors who could oversee treatment sessions alongside medical providers, while also clarifying rules around “supervised use.”

These updates aim to strengthen oversight while helping lawmakers feel more confident supporting the bill and it’s eventual progression.

📣 How You Can Help

With only days left in New York’s legislative session, advocates are urging lawmakers to move the bill through both chambers before the session ends June 4.

If you're a New Yorker, please let your state assembly member and senator know that you support the bill. A short email, one-minute phone call, or even a tagged post all matter when a bill is this close to the finish line.

Not in New York? Consider forwarding this newsletter to someone who is. A friend in Brooklyn, a cousin upstate, a coworker in Albany. Awareness is how this work grows.

This is meaningful progress. We’re proud to stand alongside the many people helping move this conversation forward, and we’ll keep you updated as the bill evolves.

Want the full breakdown? Read the original article from City & State NY here.

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- With love from team Microdosing Collective 🍄

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DISCLAIMER: This newsletter is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered a replacement for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes. The Microdosing Collective does not promote the use of any illegal substance. Please be aware that the use, possession, and distribution of psychedelic substances are illegal in many countries and could lead to legal consequences.