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Are Psilocybin Mushrooms Legal in Pennsylvania? (2026)

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal statewide in Pennsylvania in 2026; Philadelphia has not legalized or decriminalized psilocybin.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-02  ·  Educational only — not legal advice
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Illegal statewide; no Philadelphia decriminalization No. Psilocybin mushrooms are Schedule I under both Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. §780-104) and federal law. No city in Pennsylvania has passed a deprioritization resolution. HB 1959 proposes a psilocybin therapeutic research study but has not been signed into law.
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Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania psilocybin law

Is psilocybin legal in Pennsylvania in 2026?

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal statewide in Pennsylvania in 2026; Philadelphia has not legalized or decriminalized psilocybin.

Are mushrooms legal in Pennsylvania?

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are Schedule I under both Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. §780-104) and federal law. No city in Pennsylvania has passed a deprioritization resolution. HB 1959 proposes a psilocybin therapeutic research study but has not been signed into law.

Are psilocybin mushrooms legal in Pennsylvania?

No. Psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. §780-104). Possession is a misdemeanor; distribution is a felony. No city in Pennsylvania has passed a deprioritization resolution, and no therapeutic access program exists.

Are mushrooms legal in Philadelphia?

No. Philadelphia has not passed any decriminalization or deprioritization resolution for psilocybin mushrooms. PA state law applies — psilocybin is Schedule I statewide. Philadelphia has made some drug possession offenses eligible for diversion programs, but psilocybin is not specifically addressed.

Is there any pending psilocybin legislation in Pennsylvania?

HB 1959 proposes a psilocybin therapeutic research study to evaluate psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders. The bill has been introduced but has not passed the legislature as of 2026.

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