Are Psilocybin Mushrooms Legal? State Laws (2026)

Quick Answer

Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms is illegal in 35 states as of 2026. It's legal in 2 states and restricted in 3. The legal landscape is shifting, so always verify current law before acting.

2 Legal

3 Restricted

35 Illegal

10 Unverified

Last verified: April 2026 · About our research

Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms Legality Map

Legal

Restrictions

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Alabama law (Code of Alabama § 20-2-23). ...	Details →
Alaska	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms remain illegal under Alaska state law (AS 11.71.900). However, in 2021, Anchorage voters decriminal...	Details →
Arizona	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal under Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3401 as a Schedule I substance. However, in 2020, t...	Details →
Arkansas	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are classified as Schedule I controlled substances under Arkansas Code § 5-64-401. Possession, sale...	Details →
California	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal under California Health and Safety Code § 11378 as a Schedule I substance. However, in ...	Details →
Colorado	RESTRICTED	Following the passage of Proposition 122 in 2022, psilocybin is legal for personal use, possession, and cultivation for ...	Details →
Connecticut	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are classified as Schedule I controlled substances under Connecticut General Statutes § 21a-243. Po...	Details →
Delaware	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal under Delaware Code Title 16, § 4751 as Schedule I substances. Possession, sale, or man...	Details →
Florida	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are classified as Schedule I controlled substances under Florida Statutes § 893.03. Possession, sal...	Details →
Georgia	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal under Georgia Code Title 16, Chapter 13, Article 2 as Schedule I controlled substances....	Details →
Hawaii	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Hawaii. Psilocybin and psilocin are classified as Schedule I controlled substances u...	Details →
Idaho	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Idaho under the state's Uniform Controlled Substances Act, which classifies psilocyb...	Details →
Illinois	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms remain illegal in Illinois; however, in 2021, the city of Chicago decriminalized possession of smal...	Details →
Indiana	ILLEGAL	Indiana classifies psilocybin as a Schedule I controlled substance under Indiana Code Title 35, Article 48. Possession, ...	Details →
Iowa	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Iowa under Iowa Code §124.204, which lists psilocybin as a Schedule I controlled sub...	Details →
Kansas	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Kansas under the Kansas Controlled Substances Act, K.S.A. 65-4107, which classifies ...	Details →
Kentucky	ILLEGAL	Kentucky classifies psilocybin as a Schedule I controlled substance under Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 218A.140. Poss...	Details →
Louisiana	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Louisiana under Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, §964, which classifies psilocyb...	Details →
Maine	RESTRICTED	Maine decriminalized possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms in 2021 under LD 1259, allowing possession of u...	Details →
Maryland	ILLEGAL	Maryland classifies psilocybin as a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance under Maryland Code, Criminal Law §5-402. ...	Details →
Massachusetts	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in Massachusetts has not yet been verified. In December 2025, lawmakers adv...	Details →
Michigan	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in Michigan has not yet been verified. Several cities, including Jackson in...	Details →
Minnesota	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in Minnesota has not yet been verified. In March 2026, a bill to legalize p...	Details →
Mississippi	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in Mississippi has not yet been verified. In 2026, a bill was passed to aut...	Details →
Missouri	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in Missouri has not yet been verified. In February 2026, Missouri lawmakers...	Details →
Montana	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in Montana has not yet been verified. In 2023, a bill to legalize psilocybi...	Details →
Nebraska	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in Nebraska has not yet been verified. No significant legislative changes h...	Details →
Nevada	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in Nevada has not yet been verified. In December 2024, a government task fo...	Details →
New Hampshire	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in New Hampshire has not yet been verified. In March 2026, the New Hampshir...	Details →
New Jersey	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in New Jersey has not yet been verified. In January 2026, New Jersey enacte...	Details →
New Mexico	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms remain illegal under New Mexico state law as a Schedule I controlled substance under the New Mexico...	Details →
New York	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in New York in 2026 under the state's Controlled Substances Act (NY Penal Law § 220.00)...	Details →
North Carolina	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in North Carolina under the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. §...	Details →
North Dakota	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in North Dakota under the North Dakota Century Code (NDCC § 19-03.1-02). Psilocybin is ...	Details →
Ohio	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Ohio under the Ohio Revised Code § 3719.41. Psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I...	Details →
Oklahoma	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Oklahoma under the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act (63 O.S. § 2-402). Ps...	Details →
Oregon	LEGAL	Oregon has legalized psilocybin for supervised therapeutic use under Measure 109 (ORS Chapter 475B), effective from 2023...	Details →
Pennsylvania	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Pennsylvania under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. ...	Details →
Rhode Island	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Rhode Island under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28-2)....	Details →
South Carolina	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in South Carolina under the South Carolina Code of Laws § 44-53-370. Psilocybin is a Sc...	Details →
South Dakota	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under South Dakota law. Possession, sale, and u...	Details →
Tennessee	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Tennessee and classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Tenn. Code Ann. ...	Details →
Texas	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Texas under Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.102, classified as a Penalty Group 1 ...	Details →
Utah	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Utah and classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Utah Code Ann. § 58-3...	Details →
Vermont	RESTRICTED	Vermont has decriminalized possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms under Act 71 (2022), making possession of...	Details →
Virginia	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin is a Schedule I controlled substance in Virginia, and possession is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in ...	Details →
Washington	LEGAL	Washington State has decriminalized possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms in Seattle and some local jurisd...	Details →
West Virginia	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in West Virginia under W. Va. Code § 60A-4-401, classified as a Schedule I controlled s...	Details →
Wisconsin	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Wisconsin under Wis. Stat. § 961.14, classified as a Schedule I controlled substance...	Details →
Wyoming	ILLEGAL	Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in Wyoming under Wyo. Stat. § 35-7-1031, classified as a Schedule I controlled substanc...	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms legal in the United States?

Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms is illegal in 35 states as of 2026. It's legal in 2 states and restricted in 3. The legal landscape is shifting, so always verify current law before acting.

How many states allow psilocybin / magic mushrooms?

As of 2026, psilocybin / magic mushrooms is legal in 2 states, restricted with conditions in 3 states, and illegal in 35 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with psilocybin / magic mushrooms in a state where it's illegal?

Penalties range from civil fines to felony charges depending on the state. Some states treat first offenses as misdemeanors with small fines, while others classify possession as a felony carrying prison time. Check the specific state page for exact penalties, charge levels, and enforcement likelihood.

Can you travel across state lines with psilocybin / magic mushrooms?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If psilocybin / magic mushrooms is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. This applies to driving, flying, and shipping.