Schedule I · penalties depend on amount
Rhode Island lists psilocybin in Schedule I. Unauthorized possession of 10 grams or less is a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years and a $500 fine; larger amounts can be felonies.
RI legal and access quick reference
Reviewed July 21, 2026Psilocybin law and access in Rhode Island
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
Rhode Island has no statewide personal-use, retail, dispensary, or regulated psilocybin service program.
2026 personal-use bill did not become law
H 7925 proposed limited personal possession, home cultivation, and FDA-dependent access, but it was not enacted and created no current access.
What local policy means
For Newport, Providence and Warwick, this Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island guide
The statewide explanation above covers Newport, Providence and Warwick. A separate page appears below only where a documented municipal action adds material local context.
NewportCovered in Rhode Island guide
ProvidenceCovered in Rhode Island guide
WarwickCovered in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
No. Rhode Island lists psilocybin in Schedule I. Unauthorized possession of 10 grams or less is a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years and a $500 fine; larger amounts can be felonies. No statewide public-access program has been enacted.
Does Rhode Island have a regulated psilocybin access program?
No. H 7925 proposed limited personal use and an FDA-dependent pathway, but it was not enacted and does not authorize current access.
Do city policies change Rhode Island 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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