The Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act aims to establish a legal framework for the production and use of psilocybin in New Jersey, promoting its potential benefits for mental health treatment while decriminalizing past offenses related to psilocybin. The act allows adults aged 21 and older to access psilocybin services through licensed centers, which will provide supervised experiences to enhance mental well-being. A Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Advisory Board will be created within the Department of Health to oversee the regulation and implementation of psilocybin services, ensuring safety and accessibility. The bill also includes provisions for public education and the establishment of guidelines for service facilitators.

To support the development of the psilocybin industry, the bill introduces a regulatory framework that includes licensing requirements for psilocybin-related businesses, mandates criminal background checks for applicants, and establishes a social opportunity program to assist individuals from distressed areas in obtaining licenses. It prohibits the sale of psilocybin products to visibly intoxicated individuals and requires that all consumption occurs under supervision. The Department of Health is granted authority to monitor and regulate psilocybin services, including the creation of a tracking system for product distribution and safety compliance. Additionally, the bill allows individuals with prior convictions related to psilocybin to seek expungement, promoting equitable access to psilocybin as a behavioral health treatment option.