Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances - Extension and Membership
Sponsor: Brian J. Feldman (District 15)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 208 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Extending to December 31, 2027, the Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances to study and make recommendations related to the use of natural psychedelic substances; adding a representative of a historically Black college or university in the State to the Task Force; and requiring the Task Force to submit an updated report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before October 31, 2026.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Gardner, Davon | Department of Social & Economic Mobility (DoSEM) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Yaden, David | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rawlley, Selena | Maryland Cannabis Administration | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Martin, Dan | Mental Health Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carter, Alita-Geri | Qualequity Access | Position only |
| FAV | Coop, Andrew | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lent, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lewis, Shanetha | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rogalski, Andrew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Selleh, David | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Feldman, Senator Feldmanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Feldman, Senator Feldmanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Sterling, Eric | Individual | Written (PDF) |