Iboga in the United States · WV
Iboga and ibogaine in West Virginia
West Virginia HB 4626, an ibogaine trial grant program, passed 2026-03-12 and was vetoed by Gov. Morrisey.
Status
Bill introduced
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State research funding
1
Bills tracked
October 26, 2026
Last checked
Where West Virginia stands
HB 4626 would have had the Secretary of Health run a grant program funding a public-private partnership for FDA ibogaine drug development trials. It passed 2026-03-12 and was vetoed in the governor's 12-bill deadline vetoes, with the governor citing grants of undefined, unfunded amounts. Override or reintroduction not found.
Ibogaine legislation has been introduced in a recent session.
Funding: Grant amounts undefined in the bill, per governor's veto reasoning.
Timeline
Governor vetoes 12 bills including HB 4626
Gov. Morrisey said the state should support medical innovation 'without requiring the state to award grants of undefined and unfunded amounts.' The vetoes were announced 2026-04-02.
Source: WV Public Broadcasting
HB 4626 passes
Ibogaine drug development trial grant program passes; sponsors include Delegates Browning and Worrell.
Source: West Virginia Legislature
Bills
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 4626 | Ibogaine drug development trial grant program | Passed 2026-03-12; vetoed 2026-04-01 (announced 2026-04-02) |
Who is involved
- West Virginia Legislature
Official bill history page for HB 4626.
Legislators and legislative offices
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