--- title: Is Psilocybin Legal in New York | Upcoming Legislation description: Is psilocybin legal in New York? Explore the current legal status, upcoming legislation, advocacy groups and more about magic mushroom use. image: https://www.remeday.com/hubfs/Honey%20Mushrooms.png --- [![Remeday Logo](https://www.remeday.com/hubfs/Remeday%20Optimised%20Image/logo-240-full-00.webp)](https://www.remeday.com/?hsLang=en) ** [![Remeday Logo](https://www.remeday.com/hubfs/Remeday%20Optimised%20Image/logo-240-full-00.webp)](https://www.remeday.com/?hsLang=en) * * [![Remeday Logo](https://www.remeday.com/hubfs/Remeday%20Optimised%20Image/logo-240-full-00.webp)](https://www.remeday.com/?hsLang=en) × ** [Turkey Tail ](https://www.remeday.com/mushrooms/learn/turkey-tail?hsLang=en) [Reishi](https://www.remeday.com/mushrooms/learn/reishi?hsLang=en) [Lion's Mane](https://www.remeday.com/mushrooms/learn/lions-mane?hsLang=en) [Medicinal](https://www.remeday.com/mushrooms?hsLang=en) [Psychedelics](https://www.remeday.com/psychedelics?hsLang=en) [Cordyceps](https://www.remeday.com/mushrooms/learn/cordyceps?hsLang=en) [Maitake](https://remeday.com/mushrooms/tag/maitake) [Shiitake](https://remeday.com/mushrooms/tag/shiitake) ##### Is psilocybin legal in: # New York ### Status : illegal ## Browse Stats - [1. 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Healthcare Practitioners](https://www.remeday.com/psilocybin/legality/new-york#5hed) ## Browse Stats ## Legal Status: Illegal **Illegal** under New York Drug Possession and Sale Crimes statutes Currently, [possessing any quantity of a controlled substance](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2015/rpt/2015-R-0304.htm) is a Class A misdemeanor in the state, punishable by up to a year and prison and a $1,000 fine. While psilocybin and psilocin (the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms”) aren’t officially defined in New York’s drug laws, possession of more than one gram of a hallucinogenic substance is considered a Class C felony, punishable by up to 5.5 years in prison and a $15,000 fine. --- ## Current/Upcoming Legislation [**NY State Assembly bill A08569: **](https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A08569&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y)An act to amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to medical use of psilocybin; and making an appropriation therefor **Overview:** Would create psilocybin service centers to provide innovative treatment options for ailments such as PTSD, depression, alcohol dependency, and anxiety, among others. **Status:** Referred to health committee for consideration > **What you can do:** [Call your Assembly member](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/) and tell them to support the bill --- ## Recent News [**New York Lawmaker Files Bill To Legalize Medical Psilocybin Treatments, With Focus On First Responders And Veterans**](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-york-lawmaker-files-bill-to-legalize-medical-psilocybin-treatments-with-focus-on-first-responders-and-veterans/) **Publish Date:** December 14, 2021 **Overview:** Bill introduced to legalize psilocybin mushrooms for medical purposes and establish facilities where the psychedelic could be grown and administered to patients. [**New York May Be the Next State to Decriminalize Psilocybin Shrooms**](https://merryjane.com/news/new-york-may-be-the-next-state-to-decriminalize-psilocybin-shrooms) **Publish Date:** May 5, 2020 **Overview:** Bill introduced that would remove psilocybin from the state’s list of controlled substances. --- ## Advocacy Groups We aren't aware of any advocacy groups in this state at this time. If you'd like your group listed here, please [contact us](https://www.remeday.com/contact?hsLang=en) with the relevant details. Thank you! --- ## Healthcare Practitioners We aren't aware of any healthcare practitioners in this state at this time. If you'd like your practice listed here, please [contact us](https://www.remeday.com/contact?hsLang=en) with the relevant details. Thank you! ## Are magic mushrooms legal in my state? 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