House Concurred on S.114, Establishing Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group after Personal Testimony

The House voted to pass Senate Bill 114 in concurrence with a proposal of amendment, creating a psychedelic therapy advisory working group.

A Member from Halifax delivered extended floor testimony in support of the bill, recounting childhood trauma, decades of sleep disorders and treatment attempts, and describing how psychedelic-assisted therapy provided substantial improvements. The member said the therapy has shown promise in controlled clinical settings and urged lawmakers to create a structure to study and advise on safe implementation. “These medicines aren't magic. They're real and they can work,” the member said.

Supporters framed the working group as a way to explore safe medical access for populations that could disproportionately benefit, including veterans, first responders and marginalized groups. The member emphasized medical oversight, screening by a physician, regulated laboratory supply and provision of therapy in supervised settings as prerequisites.

The bill was presented for third reading and, after debate, the Speaker put the question. Members responded “aye” and the Speaker announced that the ayes had it and the bill passed in concurrence with the proposal of amendment.

What happens next: The bill, as passed by the House in concurrence, will proceed through any remaining steps required by law for implementation or further rulemaking as prescribed by the Legislature.