Schedule I · misdemeanor possession
Pennsylvania lists psilocybin in Schedule I. A first simple-possession offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year and a $5,000 fine.
PA legal and access quick reference
Reviewed July 21, 2026Psilocybin law and access in Pennsylvania
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
Pennsylvania has no statewide personal-use, retail, dispensary, or regulated psilocybin service program.
Controlled · no statewide access program
Research and proposed legislation do not change current possession law unless a measure is enacted and implemented.
What local policy means
For Allentown, Erie, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, this Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania guide
The statewide explanation above covers Allentown, Erie, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. A separate page appears below only where a documented municipal action adds material local context.
AllentownCovered in Pennsylvania guide
ErieCovered in Pennsylvania guide
HarrisburgCovered in Pennsylvania guide
PhiladelphiaCovered in Pennsylvania guide
PittsburghCovered in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania lists psilocybin in Schedule I. A first simple-possession offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year and a $5,000 fine. No statewide public-access program has been enacted.
Does Pennsylvania have a regulated psilocybin access program?
No. Pennsylvania has not enacted a statewide psilocybin personal-use, retail, dispensary, or regulated service program.
Do city policies change Pennsylvania 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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