Where are Magic Mushrooms Legal?
Legal Status of Magic Mushrooms in the United States:
With the rising interest in the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, many are curious about the legal status of this substance across the United States.
This page provides a state-by-state overview of the legality of magic mushrooms in the US.
However, there are two terms we need to understand before going any further. That would be "decriminalization" and "legalization".
Understanding Decriminalization vs Legalization
These terms aren’t identical. Decriminalized means reduced penalties for personal use—think of it as cops putting mushrooms low on their priority list. But selling or distributing? Still illegal. Legalized goes further, allowing regulated sales and production, like alcohol or tobacco.
Each state handles this differently, creating a patchwork of laws across the U.S. Now that it’s clear, let’s dive into where magic mushrooms stand state by state.
Legality by State
All States: Full List
| State | Legal Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Illegal | |
| Alaska | Illegal | |
| Arizona | Illegal | |
| Arkansas | Illegal | |
| California | Decriminalized | Decriminalized in a few minucipalities. |
| Colorado | Decriminalized | Decriminalized in the whole state! |
| Connecticut | Illegal | |
| Delaware | Illegal | |
| Florida | Illegal | |
| Georgia | Illegal | |
| Hawaii | Illegal | |
| Idaho | Illegal | |
| Illinois | Illegal | |
| Indiana | Illegal | |
| Iowa | Illegal | |
| Kansas | Illegal | |
| Kentucky | Illegal | |
| Louisiana | Illegal | |
| Maine | Illegal | |
| Maryland | Illegal | |
| Massachusetts | Decriminalized | Decriminalized in a few minucipalities. |
| Michigan | Decriminalized | Decriminalized in a few minucipalities. |
| Minnesota | Illegal | |
| Mississippi | Illegal | |
| Missouri | Illegal | |
| Montana | Illegal | |
| Nebraska | Illegal | |
| Nevada | Illegal | |
| New Hampshire | Illegal | |
| New Jersey | Illegal | |
| New Mexico | Illegal | |
| New York | Illegal | |
| North Carolina | Illegal | |
| North Dakota | Illegal | |
| Ohio | Illegal | |
| Oklahoma | Illegal | |
| Oregon | Legal | Both legal & decriminalized! The first state to do so. |
| Pennsylvania | Illegal | |
| Rhode Island | Illegal | |
| South Carolina | Illegal | |
| South Dakota | Illegal | |
| Tennessee | Illegal | |
| Texas | Illegal | |
| Utah | Illegal | |
| Vermont | Illegal | |
| Virginia | Illegal | |
| Washington | Legal | |
| Washington, DC | Legal | |
| West Virginia | Illegal | |
| Wisconsin | Illegal | |
| Wyoming | Illegal |
Our Outlook on the Future of Magic Mushrooms
It's clear that a few states are paving the way for the rest in terms of decriminalizing or outright legalizing magic mushrooms. It's happening the same exact way as it did with cannabis.
As time goes on, more and more states will decriminalize and eventually legalize psilocybin mushrooms. How much time? That's hard to tell. But the progress made so far is exciting! That is something we at Magic Doze are very excited about.
Luckily, there's a legal alternative mushrooms with psychedelic properties.
