Statewide legal status
Washington lists psilocybin and psilocyn as Schedule I controlled substances. Unauthorized possession remains unlawful; Washington has not enacted statewide personal-use decriminalization.
WA legal and access quick reference
Reviewed July 22, 2026Psilocybin law and access in Washington
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
Washington has no general statewide psilocybin service-center, dispensary, or retail program.
Controlled · narrow research pilot
A 2023 law directed the University of Washington to establish a narrow pilot, subject to funding and federal requirements. It did not create general consumer access.
What local policy means
Washington has documented municipal actions in Seattle and Tacoma. Those actions affect local priorities only; they do not create statewide legalization, licensed retail, or medical suitability.
Cities covered by the Washington guide
The statewide explanation above covers Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Kirkland, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and Vancouver. A separate page appears below only where a documented municipal action adds material local context.
BellevueCovered in Washington guide
BellinghamCovered in Washington guide
EverettCovered in Washington guide
KirklandCovered in Washington guide
SeattleDocumented local policySpokaneCovered in Washington guide
TacomaDocumented local policyVancouverCovered in Washington guide
Sources used for this review
The statewide baseline was checked against Washington’s controlled-substance and possession provisions and the enacted, partially vetoed 2023 bill that retained a task force and narrow University of Washington pilot.
Common questions
Is psilocybin legal in Washington?
Washington lists psilocybin and psilocyn as Schedule I controlled substances. Unauthorized possession remains unlawful; Washington has not enacted statewide personal-use decriminalization. Washington has no general statewide psilocybin service-center, dispensary, or retail program.
Does Washington have a regulated psilocybin access program?
Washington has no general statewide psilocybin service-center, dispensary, or retail program. The University of Washington pilot is limited and does not establish public service centers or retail access.
Do city policies change Washington law?
No. Seattle and Tacoma policies affect local priorities only. They do not legalize commercial sale, create statewide possession rights, or override Washington or federal law.
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