Legal reference — Illinois

Are Psilocybin Mushrooms Legal in Illinois? (2026)

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal statewide in Illinois in 2026; Chicago has not passed psilocybin decriminalization.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-02  ·  Educational only — not legal advice
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Illegal statewide; CURE Act pending No. Psilocybin is Schedule I under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (720 ILCS 570/204). No state or city decriminalization has passed. The CURE Act and HB 4782 are pending bills.
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Recent & pending legislation

Important notes

Illinois has introduced multiple bills addressing psilocybin, including a CURE Act modeled on similar legislation elsewhere. None have passed as of 2026. Psilocybin mushrooms are Schedule I under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act and federal law. No city in Illinois has passed a deprioritization resolution specifically for psilocybin.

Primary sources to verify Illinois law

Illinois Controlled Substances Act §204

Illinois Schedule I controlled-substance list.

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Illinois General Assembly

Official source for the CURE Act and related psychedelic bills.

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Legal access options for Illinois residents (2026)

As of 2026, Illinois does not have a licensed psilocybin access program. Legal options for residents include:

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Frequently asked questions about Illinois psilocybin law

Is psilocybin legal in Illinois in 2026?

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal statewide in Illinois in 2026; Chicago has not passed psilocybin decriminalization.

Are mushrooms legal in Illinois?

No. Psilocybin is Schedule I under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (720 ILCS 570/204). No state or city decriminalization has passed. The CURE Act and HB 4782 are pending bills.

Are psilocybin mushrooms legal in Illinois?

No. Psilocybin is a Schedule I controlled substance under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (720 ILCS 570/204). No state-level decriminalization or therapeutic access program has passed. No Illinois city — including Chicago — has passed a deprioritization resolution for psilocybin.

Are mushrooms legal in Chicago?

No. Chicago has not passed any city resolution on psilocybin mushrooms. Illinois state law classifies psilocybin as Schedule I, and that applies throughout Chicago.

What is the CURE Act in Illinois?

The CURE Act (Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens) — filed as SB 3695 and related companion bills — would create a licensed therapeutic access framework for psilocybin and related psychedelics in Illinois. It is modeled on Oregon's Measure 109. As of 2026 it has not passed.

Educational only — not legal advice. Laws change rapidly. Verify current statutes with a licensed attorney before making any decision. Corrections: corrections@mindmedicinelaw.com.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-02. Tell us what's changed — corrections@mindmedicinelaw.com.