Legal reference — Washington

Are Psilocybin Mushrooms Legal in Washington State? (2026)

No. Psilocybin remains illegal statewide in Washington in 2026; Seattle, Olympia, and Port Townsend deprioritization policies are not legal protection.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-02  ·  Educational only — not legal advice
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Illegal statewide; local deprioritization in some cities No. Psilocybin is Schedule I under RCW 69.50.204 in Washington state. Three cities — Seattle, Port Townsend, and Olympia — have passed deprioritization resolutions but these are not legal protections. The state Task Force recommended a licensed access model in 2024; no bill has passed yet.
✓ City decriminalized (3 cities) ✎ Pending bills

City-level deprioritization

The following cities in Washington have passed resolutions directing local police to treat entheogenic plant and fungi enforcement as the lowest priority: Seattle, Port Townsend, Olympia.

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

Important notes

Washington's Psilocybin Services Task Force released its final report in 2024 recommending a licensed facilitator model similar to Oregon's, but the state legislature has not passed a therapeutic access bill as of 2026. Psilocybin mushrooms are Schedule I under state and federal law. The three cities with deprioritization resolutions (Seattle, Port Townsend, Olympia) do not make possession legal.

Primary sources to verify Washington law

Washington RCW 69.50.204

Washington Schedule I controlled-substance statute.

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Washington State Legislature

Official source for psilocybin task-force and access legislation.

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Legal access options for Washington residents (2026)

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

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Frequently asked questions about Washington psilocybin law

Is psilocybin legal in Washington in 2026?

No. Psilocybin remains illegal statewide in Washington in 2026; Seattle, Olympia, and Port Townsend deprioritization policies are not legal protection.

Are mushrooms legal in Washington?

No. Psilocybin is Schedule I under RCW 69.50.204 in Washington state. Three cities — Seattle, Port Townsend, and Olympia — have passed deprioritization resolutions but these are not legal protections. The state Task Force recommended a licensed access model in 2024; no bill has passed yet.

Are psilocybin mushrooms legal in Washington state?

No. Psilocybin is Schedule I under Washington's Uniform Controlled Substances Act (RCW 69.50.204). Washington voters have not passed a legalization or decriminalization measure. Seattle, Port Townsend, and Olympia have city resolutions directing police to deprioritize entheogen enforcement, but these are policy directives — not legal protections — and do not bind state or federal law enforcement.

Are mushrooms legal in Seattle?

Not legally. Seattle's city council passed a resolution in November 2021 making enforcement of laws against entheogenic plants and fungi the lowest priority for police. But psilocybin remains Schedule I under Washington state law and federal law, and the Seattle resolution does not provide legal protection against state or federal prosecution.

When will mushrooms be legal in Washington state?

Washington's Psilocybin Services Task Force (created by SB 5263 in 2023) released a final report in 2024 recommending a licensed facilitator model similar to Oregon's Measure 109. HB 1931 (2024) did not advance. A new legislative effort is expected; the timeline for a bill becoming law is uncertain but advocates expect a vote within the next 1-2 legislative sessions.

Are mushrooms legal in Olympia or Port Townsend, Washington?

Not legally. Both cities have passed deprioritization resolutions for entheogenic substances, but Washington state law still classifies psilocybin as Schedule I. The city resolutions affect local police priorities only.

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.