Possession
Washington lists psilocybin and psilocyn as Schedule I controlled substances. Unauthorized possession remains unlawful; Washington has not enacted statewide personal-use decriminalization.
Seattle, WA local quick reference
Reviewed July 22, 2026Psilocybin law and local policy in Seattle
The practical distinction between Washington law, any verified local enforcement policy, and regulated access.
A lowest-enforcement-priority policy is not the same as legalization. Sale, retail, gifting, public use, and conduct outside the policy may remain prohibited.
Regulated access
Washington has no general statewide psilocybin service-center, dispensary, or retail program. The University of Washington pilot directed in 2023 is narrow and tied to funding and federal requirements.
Local enforcement-priority policy
Seattle Resolution 32021 makes investigation, arrest, and prosecution for specified entheogen-related activities among the city’s lowest priorities. It does not repeal state law or authorize commercial sales.
Seattle record
Seattle adopted Resolution 32021 on October 4, 2021 by a 9–0 vote. It states that investigation, arrest, and prosecution involving specified entheogen-related activities should be among the city’s lowest law-enforcement priorities and expresses support for broader decriminalization. Its covered activities include noncommercial sharing without financial or other consideration; the resolution does not itself repeal Washington law or authorize sales.
Official record: Seattle City Clerk — Resolution 32021 ↗
What this means in Seattle
Seattle Resolution 32021 makes investigation, arrest, and prosecution for specified entheogen-related activities among the city’s lowest priorities. It does not repeal state law or authorize commercial sales. It does not establish medical suitability, dosing guidance, product quality, or lawful commercial access.
Sources used for this review
Seattle’s resolution was checked against the official City Clerk record. Washington statutes and the 2023 pilot legislation provide the controlling statewide context.
Common questions
Is psilocybin legal in Seattle?
Washington lists psilocybin and psilocyn as Schedule I controlled substances. Unauthorized possession remains unlawful; Washington has not enacted statewide personal-use decriminalization. Seattle Resolution 32021 makes investigation, arrest, and prosecution for specified entheogen-related activities among the city’s lowest priorities. It does not repeal state law or authorize commercial sales.
Does Seattle have legal psilocybin retail or dispensaries?
No. Resolution 32021 does not create licensed retail, dispensaries, or a general state service program.
Where should I verify the current rule for Seattle?
Check Washington’s current statutes and Seattle’s official Resolution 32021 record linked above. This page is a dated educational summary, not legal advice.
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