Legal reference — New Jersey

Are Psilocybin Mushrooms Legal in New Jersey? (2026)

No. Psilocybin mushrooms remain illegal statewide in New Jersey in 2026; pending bills have not created legal access.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-02  ·  Educational only — not legal advice
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Illegal statewide; legislation pending No. Psilocybin is Schedule I under New Jersey Statutes Annotated §24:21-5. No decriminalization or licensed program exists. Multiple access bills are pending (S2283, S3641) but none have passed.
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Recent & pending legislation

Important notes

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.

Primary sources to verify New Jersey law

New Jersey controlled-substance statute

Reference copy of New Jersey controlled-substance schedules.

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New Jersey Legislature

Official source for New Jersey psilocybin and psychedelic-access bills.

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Legal access options for New Jersey residents (2026)

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

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Frequently asked questions about New Jersey psilocybin law

Is psilocybin legal in New Jersey in 2026?

No. Psilocybin mushrooms remain illegal statewide in New Jersey in 2026; pending bills have not created legal access.

Are mushrooms legal in New Jersey?

No. Psilocybin is Schedule I under New Jersey Statutes Annotated §24:21-5. No decriminalization or licensed program exists. Multiple access bills are pending (S2283, S3641) but none have passed.

Are psilocybin mushrooms legal in New Jersey?

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.

Are psilocybin gummies or edibles legal in New Jersey?

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.

What would NJ's psilocybin bill create?

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.

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.