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Psilocybin legal status, legislation & access — 2025

State status
Partial decriminalization
Federal scheduling
Schedule I
Key legislation
Proposition 122 (2022)
Last reviewed
March 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.

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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.