Is 5-MeO-DMT legal in Illinois?

Where is 5-MeO-DMT legal?

5-MeO-DMT is illegal in the United States. Also called five, the God Molecule, or toad venom, 5-MeO-DMT naturally occurs in several plants and the secretions of the Sonoran Desert toad (Bufo alvarius). In the past several years, local governments have changed their policy concerning entheogenic plants, fungi, and naturally derived psychoactive compounds. In these localities, entheogenic plants and fungi are decriminalized or considered the lowest priority for local law enforcement:

  • Arcata, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Easthampton, MA
  • Northampton, MA
  • Somerville, MA
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Detroit, MI
  • Hazel Park, MI
  • Washtenaw County, MI
  • Oregon
  • Seattle, WA
  • Port Townsend, WA
  • Washington, D.C.

5-MeO-DMT in Illinois

5-MeO-DMT is illegal in Illinois. According to the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, the state includes most hallucinogens in its list of Schedule I controlled substances. Unlawful possession is considered a Class 1 or Class 4 felony, depending on the amount and type of drug.

Active legislation about 5-MeO-DMT in Illinois

There is no active legislation about 5-MeO-DMT in Illinois at this time.

Is Ayahuasca legal in Illinois?

Where is Ayahuasca legal?

Ayahuasca is illegal in the United States because it naturally contains two Schedule I controlled substances: 5-MeO-DMT and DMT. Federal law prohibits preparations that contain controlled drugs. However, some parts of the country have decriminalized or deprioritized psychoactive plants and fungi, including the plants used to prepare Ayahuasca:

  • Arcata, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Easthampton, MA
  • Northampton, MA
  • Somerville, MA
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Detroit, MI
  • Hazel Park, MI
  • Washtenaw County, MI
  • Oregon
  • Seattle, WA
  • Port Townsend, WA
  • Washington, D.C.

Ayahuasca in Illinois

Ayahuasca is illegal in Illinois. State law mirrors federal scheduling: This psychoactive tea is illegal because Ayahuasca contains  5-MeO-DMT and DMT. There is one religious exemption: Under federal law, the religious society União do Vegetal (UDV) is permitted to use Ayahuasca as a form of religious freedom.

Active legislation about Ayahuasca in Illinois

As of this writing, there is no active legislation about Ayahuasca in Illinois.

Is DMT legal in Illinois?

Where is DMT legal?

DMT is illegal throughout the United States. It’s a federally regulated Schedule I controlled drug. DMT naturally occurs in some plants and animals. In this context, DMT is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound. The following parts of the country have decriminalized or deprioritized plants containing DMT:

  • Arcata, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Easthampton, MA
  • Northampton, MA
  • Somerville, MA
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Detroit, MI
  • Washtenaw County, MI
  • Oregon
  • Seattle, WA
  • Port Townsend, WA
  • Washington, D.C.

DMT in Illinois

DMT is illegal in Illinois. This psychedelic is considered a Schedule I controlled substance. Possession is punishable by incarceration at a minimum of one to three years and a fine of up to $25,000, depending on the amount in a person’s possession.

Active legislation about DMT in Illinois

Currently, there is no active legislation about DMT in Illinois.

Is ibogaine legal in Illinois?

Where is ibogaine legal?

Ibogaine is illegal in the United States because it’s a Schedule I controlled drug. Like some other plant compounds, ibogaine has been decriminalized or deprioritized in the following parts of the country:

  • Arcata, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Easthampton, MA
  • Northampton, MA
  • Somerville, MA
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Detroit, MI
  • Hazel Park, MI
  • Washtenaw County, MI
  • Oregon
  • Seattle, WA
  • Port Townsend, WA
  • Washington, D.C.

Ibogaine in Illinois

Ibogaine is not legal in Illinois. Although ibogaine is a naturally occurring plant compound, the state mirrors federal scheduling. As such, possession is illegal. Possession of ibogaine is a Class 4 felony, punishable by jail time and fines.

Active legislation about ibogaine in Illinois

One attempt at psychedelics policy reform failed in January 2020. R2019-735 expressed support for the adult use of entheogenic plants and called for hearings to discuss the feasibility of using psychoactive, hallucinogenic plants and plant compounds as alternative treatment options. However, the resolution was not passed.

Is ketamine legal in Illinois?

Where is ketamine legal?

Ketamine is a legal, medical sedative. It can also be prescribed off-label for the treatment of depression and PTSD. However, ketamine is a Schedule III controlled drug. It can only be prescribed and administered by a licensed medical professional, and recreational use is illegal.

Ketamine in Illinois

Ketamine is legal in Illinois when prescribed and administered by a licensed clinician. This regulation mirrors federal scheduling. The unlawful possession of ketamine is a Class 4 felony punishable by jail time of up to three years and a fine of up to $25,000.

Active legislation about ketamine in Illinois

Currently, there is no active legislation in Illinois about ketamine in the context of mental health therapy.

Is LSD legal in Illinois?

Where is LSD legal?

LSD is illegal throughout the United States. The DEA classifies LSD as a Schedule I controlled drug. Oregon is the only state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts (less than 40 units) of LSD.

LSD in Illinois

LSD is not legal in Illinois. This drug, also called acid or L, is a Schedule I controlled substance at the federal and state level. Unlawful possession of any amount is considered a felony. Possession is a Class 4 felony punishable by one to three years in prison and associated fines, depending on the quantity and intention to sell or distribute.

Active legislation about LSD in Illinois

As of this writing, Illinois lawmakers are not considering any legislation about LSD.

Is MDMA legal in Illinois?

Where is MDMA legal?

MDMA is illegal in the United States. Notably, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is researching the use of MDMA to treat PTSD. If the FDA approves this therapy, clinicians may be able to administer MDMA in their practices.

MDMA in Illinois

MDMA is illegal in Illinois. It’s included in the state’s list of Schedule I controlled substances. As such, the unlawful possession of MDMA is punishable by jail time and fines, based on the quantity a person possesses and whether they intended to sell or distribute the drug.

Active legislation about MDMA in Illinois

Currently, there is no active legislation about MDMA in Illinois.

Are mescaline-containing cacti like peyote or San Pedro legal in Illinois?

Where are mescaline, peyote, or San Pedro legal?

Mescaline and peyote are illegal in the United States because they’re Schedule I controlled drugs. However, mescaline is a naturally occurring plant compound, which means it’s included in several decriminalization measures across the nation. Regarding hallucinogenic plants and fungi, the following areas have decriminalized or deprioritized for local law enforcement:

  • Arcata, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Easthampton, MA
  • Northampton, MA
  • Somerville, MA
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Detroit, MI
  • Hazel Park, MI
  • Washtenaw County, MI
  • Oregon
  • Seattle, WA
  • Port Townsend, WA
  • Washington, D.C.

The San Pedro cactus is an exception. It’s legal to own and grow San Pedro cactus for ornamental use, but it’s illegal to extract the naturally occurring mescaline from it.

Mescaline, peyote, and San Pedro in Illinois

Mescaline is illegal in Illinois. State law also prohibits peyote, a cactus that naturally contains high amounts of mescaline. However, there is one religious exemption: Peyote use is protected for members of the Native American Church (NAC) under the American Indian Religious Freedom Act.

San Pedro cactus is legal in Illinois for ornamental use, as it is nationwide.

Active legislation about mescaline, peyote, and San Pedro in Illinois

As of this writing, there is no active legislation about mescaline and mescaline-containing plants in Illinois. However, the Illinois Compassionate Use of Natural Plants and Fungi Act would decriminalize the possession, use, cultivation, production, analysis, giving away, and delivery of natural plants and fungi.

This act, which has not yet been introduced to the Illinois legislature, includes mescaline (except from peyote, which is exempt out of respect for the cactus’s vulnerable status and the need to preserve peyote for NAC members).

Is psilocybin legal in Illinois?

Where is psilocybin legal?

Psilocybin is illegal in the United States and decriminalized in parts of the country. Oregon is the first state to legalize psilocybin, which takes effect in 2023. In the following areas, psilocybin is decriminalized or considered a low priority for local law enforcement:

  • Arcata, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Denver, CO
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Easthampton, MA
  • Northampton, MA
  • Somerville, MA
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Detroit, MI
  • Hazel Park, MI
  • Washtenaw County, MI
  • Oregon
  • Seattle, WA
  • Port Townsend, WA
  • Washington, D.C.

Psilocybin in Illinois

Psilocybin is not legal in Illinois. As the active compound in psychoactive mushrooms, psilocybin is a Schedule I controlled drug. In other parts of the country, activists are pushing forward bills that decriminalize psilocybin (and other naturally occurring psychedelics) or establish working groups to study its therapeutic potential.

Active legislation about psilocybin in Illinois

The Illinois Compassionate Use of Natural Plants and Fungi Act, sponsored by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D), would decriminalize some psychoactive natural plants’ possession, use, and production and establish the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board. The bill has yet to be introduced.

Much of the activity surrounding psychedelics policy reform is limited to Chicago. However, organizations like the non-profit Illinois Psychedelics Society are working to increase public awareness and promote the safe, ethical consumption of psychedelics.

Community education is the first step in changing public opinion, and we’re keeping tabs on the Illinois Compassionate Use of Natural Plants and Fungi Act as it continues to evolve.