Iboga in the United States · TN
Iboga and ibogaine in Tennessee
Tennessee's HOPE Treatment Act (HB 2075) became law in May 2026, authorizing ibogaine clinical-trial participation and a new oversight council.
Status
Law enacted
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State research funding
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Bills tracked
October 26, 2026
Last checked
Where Tennessee stands
HB 2075 (Rep. Bryan Terry; Sen. Page Walley), enacted through its Senate companion SB 2149, lets qualified research institutions join FDA-authorized ibogaine trials, creates a Council on Emerging Behavioral Health Treatments, and a Mental Health Innovation Fund. The governor signed it on 2026-05-27 as Public Chapter 1119. Proposals require matching funds. Council appointments were due by 2026-09-01.
A law touching ibogaine or iboga is on the books.
Funding: Creates a Tennessee Mental Health Innovation Fund; appropriation amount not found.
Timeline
HOPE Treatment Act assigned Public Chapter 1119
HB 2075 and its Senate companion SB 2149 were filed 2026-02-02. The Senate bill carried the act through both chambers and was completed as Public Chapter 1119 on the day of the governor's signature.
Source: Tennessee General Assembly
Governor signs the HOPE Treatment Act
The legislature sent the act to the governor on 2026-05-22 after Senate passage (31-1) on 2026-04-15, House passage (84-1) on 2026-04-22 and Senate concurrence (28-0) on 2026-05-05. The governor signed it on 2026-05-27, and it became Public Chapter 1119.
Source: Tennessee General Assembly
Legislature passes HOPE Act
Framework for ibogaine trials with drug developers, institutions and hospitals; matching funds and safety protocols required.
Source: Hoodline
Bills
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2075 | Helping Open Pathways to Effective (HOPE) Treatment Act | Enacted through the Senate companion, SB 2149: passed Senate 31-1 on 2026-04-15, passed House 84-1 as amended on 2026-04-22, Senate concurred 28-0 on 2026-05-05; signed by the governor 2026-05-27 as Public Chapter 1119 |
Who is involved
- Rep. Bryan Terry (Tennessee House Republican Caucus)
House sponsor of HB 2075.
Legislators and legislative offices
- Council on Emerging Behavioral Health Treatments
State council created by the act to oversee the program.
Government agencies
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Preparation, from Tennessee
A medical consultation and health review, somatic and nervous-system preparation, and weekly guidance through the member portal. All of it happens from home, on Zoom, before travel.
Ceremony, on Kauaʻi
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Integration, back in Tennessee
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