Schedule I · possession unlawful
New York lists psilocybin and psilocin in Schedule I. Knowing and unlawful possession remains a criminal offense.
NY legal and access quick reference
Reviewed July 21, 2026Psilocybin law and access in New York
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.
No enacted public access program
New York has no enacted personal-use, retail, dispensary, medical-psilocybin, or supervised-service program.
Controlled · proposals remain active
Medical, pilot, and adult-use bills remain proposals in committee. Active legislation is not current law and does not authorize possession, services, sales, or dispensaries.
What local policy means
For Albany, Brooklyn, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, White Plains and Yonkers, this New York 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 New York guide
The statewide explanation above covers Albany, Brooklyn, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, White Plains and Yonkers. A separate page appears below only where a documented municipal action adds material local context.
AlbanyCovered in New York guide
BrooklynCovered in New York guide
BuffaloCovered in New York guide
New York CityCovered in New York guide
RochesterCovered in New York guide
SyracuseCovered in New York guide
White PlainsCovered in New York guide
YonkersCovered in New York guide
Sources used for this review
This page was checked against the controlling state statutes, enacted laws, agency records, and official bill histories listed below.
Common questions
Is psilocybin legal in New York?
No. Psilocybin and psilocin remain Schedule I substances, and knowing unlawful possession remains a criminal offense.
Does New York have a regulated psilocybin access program?
No. Medical, pilot, and adult-use bills remain proposals. They do not create current possession, retail, dispensary, medical, or service-center access.
Do city policies change New York 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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