DE Psilocybin law · Reviewed Nov 12, 2026

Are shrooms legal in Delaware?

Illegal

As of late 2026, psilocybin mushrooms remain illegal in Delaware, where psilocybin and psilocyn are Schedule I substances and no state reform or access program has been enacted.

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Possession penalty

Possession below Tier 1 is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months’ incarceration and a fine up to $1,150. The newer source reports felony possession tiers for mixtures containing psilocybin: class G at 2.5 g or 12.5 doses, class E at 5 g or 25 doses, and class B at 12.5 g or 62.5 doses. First-offender diversion may be available under § 4767.

Medical & therapy access

No Delaware psilocybin medical, therapy, task-force, or decriminalization program is reported. State law permits qualifying lawful research, teaching, or testing under applicable controlled-substance registration requirements.

Local decriminalization

No city or county measures found in our sources.

Spores

Delaware law does not specifically address spores. An older source describes spores as legal for microscopy, but the newer source says the statute is silent and does not establish that permission.

Amanita muscaria

A source reports that Amanita muscaria is not controlled under Delaware or federal law.

Other psychedelics

No separate state rules for ibogaine, MDMA, LSD or ketamine were noted in our sources.

Delaware psilocybin law timeline

  1. 1972

    Delaware enacted its Uniform Controlled Substances Act, establishing Schedule I.

  2. 2025

    A statutory amendment left the psilocybin and psilocyn Schedule I listings in place.

  3. 2026

    Sources report no enacted psilocybin reform or state access program.

Where Delaware fits nationally

Number of states in each category. Delaware’s category is highlighted.

Legal (licensed)2
Medical program1
Locally decriminalized5
Research / pilots6
Reform underway5
Illegal32

Delaware vs. its neighbors

Access score from 0 (illegal) to 5 (licensed adult access).

Delaware0/5

On Pscilly in Delaware

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Mushroom shops & farms1
Delivery services0
Clinics, research & healing centers3
Brands based here6

Medical, research & therapy centers

Shops & services

Listings describe themselves; Pscilly does not sell psilocybin, and sellers outside a state program are labeled “not state-licensed.”

Delaware questions

Are shrooms legal in Delaware?

As of late 2026, psilocybin mushrooms remain illegal in Delaware, where psilocybin and psilocyn are Schedule I substances and no state reform or access program has been enacted.

What is the penalty for possessing magic mushrooms in Delaware?

Possession below Tier 1 is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months’ incarceration and a fine up to $1,150. The newer source reports felony possession tiers for mixtures containing psilocybin: class G at 2.5 g or 12.5 doses, class E at 5 g or 25 doses, and class B at 12.5 g or 62.5 doses. First-offender diversion may be available under § 4767.

Is psilocybin therapy available in Delaware?

No Delaware psilocybin medical, therapy, task-force, or decriminalization program is reported. State law permits qualifying lawful research, teaching, or testing under applicable controlled-substance registration requirements.

Are mushroom spores legal in Delaware?

Delaware law does not specifically address spores. An older source describes spores as legal for microscopy, but the newer source says the statute is silent and does not establish that permission.

Is amanita muscaria legal in Delaware?

A source reports that Amanita muscaria is not controlled under Delaware or federal law.

What is Delaware's overall psilocybin status?

Pscilly classifies Delaware as: illegal. Laws change often, so check the linked sources and current state rules.

Sources

  1. recordinglaw.com /us-laws/psilocybin-mushroom-laws/delaware-psilocybin-mushroom-laws/
  2. psilocybinlegalization.com /record/delaware
  3. psychedelicamericas.org /policy-tracker/place/USA-DE
  4. recordinglaw.com /us-laws/psilocybin-mushroom-laws/
  5. shroomap.com /legal/delaware/

Educational summary, not legal advice. Pscilly reviewed these laws on November 12, 2026 using the sources listed; laws change often, so confirm current rules with the state or a lawyer. Psilocybin remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.

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