RI Psilocybin law · Reviewed Nov 12, 2026
Psilocybin remains illegal in Rhode Island; the 2026 reform bills did not become law.
The sources do not give a separate first-offense penalty. For simple possession, 10 grams or less is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 2 years in prison, a fine of up to $500, or both; more than 10 grams but less than 1 ounce is a felony punishable by up to 3 years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. A non-prison sentence may also require community service and drug counseling.
No psilocybin therapy program or medical-access right is in effect. H 7756 proposed conditional medical access and state rules if FDA actions occurred, but was withdrawn; H 7925 also did not become law. The sources state no Rhode Island psilocybin task force, trial funding, or veterans program.
No city or county measures found in our sources.
One source says spores contain no psilocybin and may be bought or possessed for microscopy; germinating them to cultivate mushrooms is illegal.
One source describes Amanita muscaria products as legal non-psilocybin products.
No separate state rules for ibogaine, MDMA, LSD or ketamine were noted in our sources.
HB 5923 passed the House and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
HB 5186 was held for future study.
The state’s statutory controlled-substance schedule was repealed effective February 1; the sources say psilocybin remains controlled under the state’s adoption of federal schedules.
H 7756 was introduced February 12 and withdrawn at the sponsor’s request in April; H 7925 was introduced February 27 and died in committee.
Number of states in each category. Rhode Island’s category is highlighted.
Access score from 0 (illegal) to 5 (licensed adult access).
Listings describe themselves; Pscilly does not sell psilocybin, and sellers outside a state program are labeled “not state-licensed.”
Psilocybin remains illegal in Rhode Island; the 2026 reform bills did not become law.
The sources do not give a separate first-offense penalty. For simple possession, 10 grams or less is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 2 years in prison, a fine of up to $500, or both; more than 10 grams but less than 1 ounce is a felony punishable by up to 3 years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. A non-prison sentence may also require community service and drug counseling.
No psilocybin therapy program or medical-access right is in effect. H 7756 proposed conditional medical access and state rules if FDA actions occurred, but was withdrawn; H 7925 also did not become law. The sources state no Rhode Island psilocybin task force, trial funding, or veterans program.
One source says spores contain no psilocybin and may be bought or possessed for microscopy; germinating them to cultivate mushrooms is illegal.
One source describes Amanita muscaria products as legal non-psilocybin products.
Pscilly classifies Rhode Island as: illegal. Laws change often, so check the linked sources and current state rules.
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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