Revision: March 18, 2025, 2:28 p.m.
Rep. Verville, Rock. 2
Rep. Roy, Rock. 31
Rep. Rhodes, Ches. 17
Rep. A. Murray, Hills. 20
Rep. Sabourin, Rock. 30
Rep. Paquette, Hills. 25
February 19, 2025
2025-0488h
09/02
Amendment to HB 528-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT amending the penalties for the possession and use of psilocybin for persons 18 years of age or older.
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 New Section; Personal Possession of Psilocybin. Amend RSA 318-B by inserting after section 2-e the following new section:
318-B:2-f Personal Possession of Psilocybin.
I. Notwithstanding RSA 318-B:2 and 318-B:26, a person 18 years of age or older who obtains, purchases, transports, possesses, or uses psilocybin shall be subject to the following penalties:
(a) For a first offense, a violation and a fine of not more than $100.
(b) For a second offense, a class B misdemeanor and a fine of not more than $500.
(c) For a third offense, a class B misdemeanor and a fine of not more than $1,000.
(d) For a fourth or subsequent offense, the person shall be subject to the penalties in RSA 318-B:26.
II. Any person under 18 years of age who obtains, purchases, transports, possesses, or uses psilocybin shall be subject to the penalties in RSA 318-B:26.
2025-0488h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill modifies the penalties for a person 18 years of age or older to obtain, purchase, transport, possess, or use psilocybin.