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Psilocybin legal status, legislation & access — 2025
Enforcement context
Personal possession under Proposition 122 thresholds carries no criminal penalty as of January 2023. [1]StatuteColorado Proposition 122 — Natural Medicine Health ActLink → Sale without a state licence remains a felony. Federal Schedule I status means federal charges remain possible on federal land — a non-zero risk in Colorado's national park corridors. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is issuing healing centre licences on a rolling basis from 2024 onward.
Ballot measure history
Frequently asked questions
Is psilocybin legal in Colorado?
Personal possession of psilocybin mushrooms under Proposition 122 thresholds carries no criminal penalty in Colorado as of January 2023. Sale without a state licence remains a felony. Regulated healing centres are being licensed by DORA from 2024 onward.
What did Colorado Proposition 122 do?
Proposition 122 — the Natural Medicine Health Act — passed in November 2022. It decriminalised personal use and created a licensed healing centre framework for supervised psilocybin therapy, regulated by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
Can I visit a psilocybin healing centre in Colorado?
Licensed healing centres began operating in 2024. Adults 21+ may attend supervised sessions at a licensed centre with a trained facilitator. Purchase for personal use outside a licensed centre is not yet legal.