Psilocybin and Psychedelics in Washington D.C.: Decriminalized
This page tracks the current legal status of psilocybin, psychedelics, and entheogens in Washington D.C.. Status is updated from our legislation sync, with citations to the underlying bills and policy decisions.
Washington D.C. maintains decriminalization through Initiative 81 (Entheogenic Plant and Fungus Policy Act), approved by 76% of voters in November 2020. Entheogenic plants and fungi remain the lowest law enforcement priority. The measure covers psilocybin, ayahuasca, ibogaine, and mescaline-containing cacti. D.C. continues as a leader in the DMV region for entheogenic reform.
Initiative 81 approved by 76% of voters in November 2020 Makes entheogenic plants and fungi the lowest law enforcement priority Covers psilocybin, ayahuasca, ibogaine, and mescaline-containing cacti Does not legalize commercial sale or distribution D.C. Metropolitan Police deprioritizes enforcement for personal use D.C. remains a leader in DMV region entheogenic reform
Laws change. Always verify current status with primary sources before acting on this information, especially when traveling across state lines.