2026 Rulemaking — Part 1
The Rulemaking OHA Withdrew
A record of the original 2026 psilocybin rulemaking proposal, RAC process, public comments, hearings, and OHA’s decision not to adopt the rules.
STATUS: WITHDRAWN — NO FINAL RULES ADOPTED
Public Comment: Sept. 1–21, 2026 | Hearings: Sept. 15–16, 2026 | OHA Withdrew Part 1: Sept. 22, 2026
Overview
In 2026, Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon Psilocybin Services began its annual rulemaking process with listening sessions in May, Rules Advisory Committee meetings in July, and publication of proposed rules on September 1.
The proposed rules included substantial changes affecting licensees, facilitators, service centers, manufacturers, training programs, and other participants in the regulated system. They also included significant increases in licensing fees.
After the public-comment period closed, OHA announced that it would not move forward with the rulemaking and would not adopt the proposed fee increases. OHA will instead begin a new rulemaking process for non-fee provisions.
Part 1 Timeline
May 6 & 8
Public listening sessions
July 6–9
Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings
September 1
Proposed rules published; public comment opens
September 15–16
Public hearings
September 21
Public-comment period closed
September 22
OHA withdrew Part 1 and announced no fee increases
What Was Proposed?
Part 1 covered much more than licensing fees.
Facilitator & Training Requirements
Changes to facilitator and training program requirements.
Service Center & Manufacturer Requirements
Operational and premises requirements.
Client Rights & Informed Consent
Updates to client rights, consent, and related forms.
Compliance & Enforcement
New compliance, monitoring, and enforcement provisions.
Advertising & Communications
Proposed restrictions on certain communications by licensees.
Licensing Fees & Reduced-Fee Programs
Substantial increases in licensing fees and changes to reduced-fee programs.
What Happens Next?
OHA has announced a new rulemaking process will address psilocybin rule changes unrelated to the withdrawn fee increases, with a planned effective date of January 15, 2027.
Key Documents
- OHA Announcement (Sept. 22, 2026)
- Proposed Rules (Sept. 1, 2026)
- RAC Materials (July 2026)
- Public Hearing Materials (Sept. 15–16)
- Alliance Submissions
- OHA 2026 Part 1 Archive