Connecticut § 17a-484g Psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 17a-484g — Psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program.

Connecticut § 17a-484g

Title 17aSocial and Human Services and Resources

Ch. 319iPersons with Psychiatric Disabilities

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-484g (2026).

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(a)As used in this section:

(1)“MDMA” means the synthetic psychoactive drug, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, commonly known as ecstasy or molly, that acts as a serotonin receptor agonist and reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and dopamine.

(2)“Psilocybin” means a serotonin receptor agonist that occurs naturally in some mushroom species.

(3)“Qualified patient” means a resident of the state who is (A) a veteran, (B) a retired first responder, or (C) a direct care health care worker.

(b)Not later than January 1, 2023, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services shall establish, within available appropriations, a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program, to be administered by a medical school in the state. Such pilot program shall provide qualified patients with MDMA-assisted

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(a) As used in this section: (1) “MDMA” means the synthetic psychoactive drug, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, commonly known as ecstasy or molly, that acts as a serotonin receptor agonist and reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and dopamine. (2) “Psilocybin” means a serotonin receptor agonist that occurs naturally in some mushroom species. (3) “Qualified patient” means a resident of the state who is (A) a veteran, (B) a retired first responder, or (C) a direct care health care worker. (b) Not later than January 1, 2023, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services shall establish, within available appropriations, a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program, to be administered by a medical school in the state. Such pilot program shall provide qualified patients with MDMA-assisted or psilocybin-assisted therapy as part of a research program approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration pursuant to 21 CFR 312, as amended from time to time. The department shall cease to operate the pilot program when MDMA and psilocybin have been approved to have a medical use by the Drug Enforcement Administration, or any successor agency.