The October 2024 Public Comment Period for Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) proposed rules is now open. OPS will accept comments on the proposed rules from October 1 - October 21, 2024 (closing at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time).
During the public comment period, you can provide your comments in writing and by emailing: publichealth.rules@odhsoha.oregon.gov, or by participating in one of three virtual public hearings:
October 2024 Public Hearing Information
10/15/2024 - OPS Public Hearing on Draft Rules
10/16/2024 - OPS Public Hearing on Draft Rules
10/17/2024 - OPS Public Hearing on Draft Rules
Proposed Rules and History
OPS is proposing to permanently amend administrative rules in chapter 333, division 333. The proposed rules implement ORS chapter 475A, the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act, and are related to requirements for data collection, training programs and licensed psilocybin facilitators, and other requirements related to licensed premises and provision of psilocybin services.
For a full history of previous rules, including recordings and materials from previous Rules Advisory Committees (RACs), please visit the Oregon Health Authority's website.
Proposed Rules Include (but are not limited to):
Requirements for data collection and reporting
Requires licensed psilocybin service centers to collect certain data and report aggregated data to OHA on a quarterly basis
Contains provisions that allow clients to request their data not be submitted to OHA
Requirements related to licensed premises and provision of psilocybin services
New requirements for facilitators and service centers to describe culturally and linguistically responsive services in order to increase access and mitigate risks to client and public safety
Approval process and curriculum requirements for psilocybin training programs
Requires practicum at a licensed service center
Modifies curriculum requirements for training programs
Requires continuing education for licensed facilitators
Who is welcome?
All members of the public are invited to provide comments on the 2024 proposed rules during the public comment period, October 1 - October 21, 2024. For more information about this rulemaking you can read the Oregon Health Authority's Notice to Interested Parties.
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