Plain-language guide to New Jersey’s psilocybin, MDMA, and psychedelic laws — what’s legal, what isn’t, and what may change.
Psilocybin mushrooms are Schedule I in New Jersey under NJSA 24:21-5. No decriminalization has passed at the state level. Multiple pending bills would create a licensed therapeutic-access program similar to Oregon's Measure 109. Until legislation passes, possession or distribution of psilocybin — including edibles and gummies — is a criminal offense under New Jersey law.
As of 2026, New Jersey does not have a licensed psilocybin access program. Legal options for residents include:
No. Psilocybin and psilocybin-containing mushrooms are Schedule I controlled substances under NJSA 24:21-5. Possession or distribution is a criminal offense. No New Jersey city has enacted a decriminalization or deprioritization measure. Multiple pending bills — including S2283 (Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act) and S3641 (2025) — would create a licensed therapeutic access model, but none have passed.
No. Whether in mushroom, gummy, capsule, chocolate, or any other form, psilocybin is Schedule I in New Jersey. The form of delivery does not change the legal status.
S2283 and companion bills would create a licensed psilocybin services program similar to Oregon's, allowing trained facilitators to administer psilocybin sessions at licensed facilities. Adults would not need a prescription. The model is therapeutic access, not retail. No bill has passed as of 2026.