Policy and Legal Considerations for Religious and Community Use of Psilocybin Mushrooms under Oregon Measure 109

Jon Dennis

On May 25, the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) will vote on whether to recommend adopting the proposed model regulatory framework for religious liberties and community access under the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act, also known as Measure 109. As the author of the framework, I have received an enormous amount of feedback about it. Although the overwhelming majority of the feedback has been highly favorable, some concerns have been raised. Most of these concerns are based on misunderstandings about the proposal or the law; a few of them are not. This article is offered to help policymakers navigate some of the legal and policy issues underlying the proposal and the concerns that have been raised... continue reading.