Legal reference — Vermont

Are Psilocybin Mushrooms Legal in Vermont? (2026)

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal under state law in Vermont in 2026, though Burlington has passed a local deprioritization resolution.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-21  ·  Educational only — not legal advice
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Illegal statewide; Burlington deprioritization only No. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal Schedule I controlled substances under Vermont state law. Burlington passed a local deprioritization resolution, which is not a legal protection. A pending bill, H.371, would create a psychedelic-assisted therapy advisory working group, but no access program exists yet.
✓ City decriminalized (1 cities) ✎ Pending bills

City-level deprioritization

The following cities in Vermont have passed resolutions directing local police to treat entheogenic plant and fungi enforcement as the lowest priority: Burlington.

Important: city deprioritization resolutions are not decriminalization and do not make psilocybin legal. They affect only local police enforcement priorities. State law and federal law still apply, and state/federal prosecutors are not bound by city council resolutions.

Recent & pending legislation

Legal access options for Vermont residents (2026)

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

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Frequently asked questions about Vermont psilocybin law

Is psilocybin legal in Vermont in 2026?

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal under state law in Vermont in 2026, though Burlington has passed a local deprioritization resolution.

Are mushrooms legal in Vermont?

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal Schedule I controlled substances under Vermont state law. Burlington passed a local deprioritization resolution, which is not a legal protection. A pending bill, H.371, would create a psychedelic-assisted therapy advisory working group, but no access program exists yet.

Are psilocybin mushrooms legal in Vermont?

No. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal under Vermont state law, where psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. Burlington has passed a local deprioritization resolution, but this is not a legal protection. No access program exists in the state.

Are magic mushrooms legal in Burlington, Vermont?

No. Burlington passed a local deprioritization resolution regarding psilocybin, but the measure is not a legal protection. Vermont state law still applies in Burlington, keeping psilocybin mushrooms classified as Schedule I controlled substances.

Has Vermont passed any psychedelic legislation?

Vermont has not created a legal access program. A pending bill, H.371, would establish an advisory working group focused on psychedelic-assisted therapy, but psilocybin remains illegal statewide.

Are psilocybin mushrooms legal under federal law?

No. Psilocybin remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.

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: 2026-06-21. Tell us what's changed — corrections@mindmedicinelaw.com.