Statewide legal status
Outside Oregon’s licensed psilocybin-services system, possession remains unlawful. Oregon restored criminal penalties for small possession in 2024, effective September 1, 2024.
OR legal and access quick reference
Reviewed July 22, 2026Psilocybin law and access in Oregon
A concise, source-dated explanation of statewide law, regulated access, and the difference between state and local policy.
Laws and implementation can change quickly. This page is educational information, not legal advice.
Programs and services
Adults 21 and older may access psilocybin through licensed service centers after a preparation session. Purchase and use occur only during the administration session at the center; products cannot be taken home.
Licensed supervised services
Service-center availability and local opt-out rules vary. Use the Oregon Health Authority licensee directory and current local code before relying on a city-level assumption.
What local policy means
For Bend, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Medford, Portland, Salem and Springfield, this Oregon page is the appropriate quick-reference starting point because no separate municipal action was retained as a distinct local-policy guide. Local rules can change, so verify current official records.
Cities covered by the Oregon guide
The statewide explanation above covers Bend, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Medford, Portland, Salem and Springfield. A separate page appears below only where a documented municipal action adds material local context.
BendCovered in Oregon guide
EugeneCovered in Oregon guide
GreshamCovered in Oregon guide
HillsboroCovered in Oregon guide
MedfordCovered in Oregon guide
PortlandCovered in Oregon guide
SalemCovered in Oregon guide
SpringfieldCovered in Oregon guide
Sources used for this review
This review prioritizes current Oregon statutes, enacted legislation, and Oregon Health Authority program guidance. National sources are secondary cross-checks.
- Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 475: Controlled substances ↗
- Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 475A: Psilocybin services ↗
- Oregon Laws 2024, Chapter 70: HB 4002 controlled-substance changes ↗
- Oregon Health Authority: Access psilocybin services ↗
- Oregon Health Authority: Service center license ↗
- Oregon Health Authority: What are psilocybin services? ↗
- UC Berkeley Psychedelic Law and Policy Map ↗
- Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association: Psilocybin Summary of State Laws ↗
Common questions
Is psilocybin legal in Oregon?
Outside Oregon’s licensed psilocybin-services system, possession remains unlawful. Oregon restored criminal penalties for small possession in 2024, effective September 1, 2024. Adults 21 and older may access psilocybin through licensed service centers after a preparation session. Purchase and use occur only during the administration session at the center; products cannot be taken home.
Does Oregon have a regulated psilocybin access program?
Adults 21 and older may access psilocybin through licensed service centers after a preparation session. Purchase and use occur only during the administration session at the center; products cannot be taken home.
Do city policies change Oregon law?
No. A local enforcement-priority policy may affect municipal enforcement, but it does not legalize commercial sale, create statewide legality, or override federal law.
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