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The Pilot & Immunity Bill
Illinois plans psilocybin therapy pilot with new tax and immunity
HOPE PILOT PROGRAM
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would let people buy psilocybin for therapy but would add a 15% tax and protect sellers from many lawsuits.
Our take
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Supporters say it gives new mental‑health options and funds public health, but opponents warn the tax hurts patients and the immunity shields companies from accountability.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill creates a state‑run psilocybin advisory board.
- It sets up licensing for psilocybin manufacturers and service centers.
- Licensees get immunity from certain civil and criminal liability.
- Purchasers must pay a 15% tax on psilocybin use.
- The tax money goes into a special state fund for health programs.
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