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Are Psilocybin Mushrooms Legal in Connecticut? (2026)

No. Psilocybin mushrooms remain illegal for general use in Connecticut in 2026; policy activity has not created public access.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-02  ·  Educational only — not legal advice
Educational only — not legal advice. Laws change rapidly. Verify current statutes with a licensed attorney before making any decision. Corrections: corrections@mindmedicinelaw.com.
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Illegal statewide; no adult-use psilocybin access No. Psilocybin mushrooms are Schedule I under Connecticut General Statutes §21a-243 and federal law. SB 1052 (2025) proposes a research and therapeutic access framework but has not passed. No city has passed a deprioritization resolution.
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Frequently asked questions about Connecticut psilocybin law

Is psilocybin legal in Connecticut in 2026?

No. Psilocybin mushrooms remain illegal for general use in Connecticut in 2026; policy activity has not created public access.

Are mushrooms legal in Connecticut?

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are Schedule I under Connecticut General Statutes §21a-243 and federal law. SB 1052 (2025) proposes a research and therapeutic access framework but has not passed. No city has passed a deprioritization resolution.

Are psilocybin mushrooms legal in Connecticut?

No. Psilocybin is Schedule I under Connecticut General Statutes §21a-243. Possession of any hallucinogenic substance in CT is punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and a $2,000 fine for a first offense. No therapeutic access program exists.

Is Connecticut considering psilocybin legalization?

Yes — SB 1052 (2025) would create a psilocybin research and therapeutic access framework in Connecticut. Earlier bill HB 5395 (2023) had proposed a therapeutic pilot program. Neither has been signed into law as of 2026.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-02. Tell us what's changed — corrections@mindmedicinelaw.com.