Why I Support Minnesota’s Psilocybin Reform (HF 2699)

Context

I’m a Minnesota resident following HF 2699, a 2025 bill that would change how our state treats psilocybin. I’m sharing my stance to support informed public discussion—not to encourage illegal activity. Please read the bill text and make up your own mind.

• HF 2699 — bill page & text (revisor.mn.gov)
• HF 2906 — therapeutic framework companion

What HF 2699 Would Do

• Authorize personal cultivation, possession, transportation, and use of psilocybin for adults 21+ (with limits).
• Establish protections and a Psychedelic Medicine Board.
• Fund public education and harm-reduction programs.
• Define civil/criminal guardrails and direct rulemaking.

Why I Support It

Personal sovereignty & responsibility. Adults should be trusted to make informed choices without fear of criminalization.

Harm reduction over punishment. Education and honest information keep people safer than prohibition.

Mental health potential. Emerging research points to benefits for depression, PTSD, and end-of-life distress when used responsibly in appropriate settings.

Thoughtful regulation. A structured framework and public-health approach is better than the status quo.

How to Follow & Participate

• Track the bill on the official page (linked above) for actions and text updates.
• Watch for hearings in the House Health Finance & Policy Committee.
• Read the text yourself and, if you feel strongly, contact your state representative and senator respectfully.
• Share credible resources focused on safety, education, and community health.

Current Status (as of 2025-09-14)

Introduced and referred to committee; awaiting further action. If a hearing is scheduled or new sponsors sign on, that’s a good moment to voice support.