Iboga in the United States · VT
Iboga and ibogaine in Vermont
Vermont H.859 would create a psychedelic advisory board and contract for ibogaine clinical trials; referred to committee 2026-02-03.
Status
Bill introduced
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State research funding
1
Bills tracked
October 26, 2026
Last checked
Where Vermont stands
H.859, led by Rep. Brian Cina with five co-sponsors, would establish a Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Board and have the Department of Health contract with a Vermont entity for ibogaine drug-development trials, aiming at FDA approval, with opioid settlement money as the intended funding source. Referred to House Health Care on 2026-02-03; no committee meetings were listed.
Ibogaine legislation has been introduced in a recent session.
Funding: No amount seen.
Timeline
Vermont Public covers ibogaine interest
Vermont Edition segment on ibogaine, featuring Rep. Brian Cina's bill to use opioid settlement funding for ibogaine research and Dr. Rick Barnett, former chair of Vermont's psychedelic advisory group.
Source: Vermont Public
H.859 referred to House Health Care
Bill read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care; no committee meeting history listed.
Source: Vermont Legislature
Bills
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.859 | Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Board and ibogaine clinical drug development trials | Referred to House Health Care 2026-02-03; no meetings found |
Who is involved
- Vermont Department of Health
Would contract for ibogaine trials under H.859.
Government agencies
- Vermont General Assembly
Hosts H.859 status and public comments.
Legislators and legislative offices
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