Illinois bill for Psilocybin Advisory Board
An Illinois Senate Democratic news release reports that State Senator Rachel Ventura is continuing efforts to advance the CURE Act, legislation aimed at creating a regulated framework for the therapeutic use of psilocybin and other entheogens to treat conditions such as PTSD and treatment-resistant mental illness. As an initial step, a related bill would establish an Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to study best practices, develop training and ethical standards, and recommend safety and licensing requirements for potential future implementation. The broader proposal would require patients to receive a healthcare referral and participate in structured preparation and follow-up sessions as part of treatment. Supporters describe the advisory board as a research and policy foundation for expanding access to emerging therapies, while the full CURE Act remains under consideration for future legislative action.