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Iboga and ibogaine in Mississippi
Mississippi enacted HB 314 on 2026-03-26, directing the Department of Health to fund an ibogaine clinical trial consortium with $5 million.
Status
Research funded
$5M
State research funding
1
Bills tracked
October 26, 2026
Last checked
Where Mississippi stands
The Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial Act (HB 314, Rep. Sam Creekmore) directs the State Department of Health to select a consortium of a drug developer, a state university and a hospital, with matching funds required. The House passed it 111-1. Governor approved 2026-03-26. A legislative budget summary lists $5 million tied to UMMC. No consortium selection found.
The state has appropriated money for ibogaine research or trials.
Funding: $5,000,000. HB 314 itself carries no appropriation. In the 2026 session the Legislature approved nearly $60 million of opioid settlement spending, including $5 million for ibogaine clinical trials from the portion left to legislative discretion. A legislative budget summary ties the $5 million to UMMC. The Department of Health may not disburse funds until the consortium has matching money from sources other than the state.
Timeline
ASAM state chapter comments on opioid-settlement ibogaine funding
Addiction medicine society commented on legislation allowing opioid settlement dollars to fund ibogaine research.
Source: ASAM
Governor approves HB 314
Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial Act approved; consortium coordinates with a lead consortium, FDA and other states from 2026-07-01; 20% of IP revenue to General Fund.
Bill sent to Gov. Reeves
Legislators sent the bill to fund ibogaine trials with up to $5 million of opioid settlement money.
Source: Mississippi Today
Bills
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 314 (2026 RS) | Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial Act | Approved by governor 2026-03-26 |
Who is involved
- Mississippi State Department of Health
Selects and funds the consortium under HB 314.
Government agencies
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Named in legislative budget summary as tied to the $5 million appropriation.
Universities and research centers
- Rep. Sam Creekmore, House Public Health Chair
Lead sponsor of HB 314.
Legislators and legislative offices
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