Idaho
Psilocybin is illegal in Idaho as of 18 Aug 2026.1
- Checked against 1 cited source at this review.
1. What the law is
Idaho Code § 37-2705(d)(27)-(28) (Schedule I: Psilocybin, Psilocyn); § 37-2705(d)(34) also schedules spores/mycelium capable of producing psilocybin- or psilocin-containing mushrooms1
Spores and mycelium are scheduled in Idaho alongside psilocybin and psilocyn. Nothing enacted has changed that by 2026.
The hallucinogen paragraph of Idaho's Schedule I, at Idaho Code Section 37-2705(d), names psilocybin and psilocyn, which is also spelled psilocin. Nothing in state law recognizes a legal use for either. Possession, manufacture and delivery all carry criminal penalties under Chapter 27 of Title 37, the Idaho Uniform Controlled Substances Act. As of 2026 the state had enacted no bill decriminalizing psilocybin or authorizing supervised or therapeutic use.
Idaho's classification of psilocybin and psilocyn as Schedule I hallucinogenic substances derives from the state's adoption of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, codified at Idaho Code Title 37, Chapter 27. The Idaho State Legislature has not passed any measure to reschedule, decriminalize, or create a regulated access framework for psilocybin. Idaho does provide a statewide initiative process: article III, section 1 of the state constitution reserves to the people the power to propose laws and enact them at the polls independent of the legislature, and Idaho Code title 34, chapter 18 sets out the signature and ballot requirements. A change to psilocybin's status could therefore come from the Legislature or from a qualifying ballot initiative. No trigger law, study task force, or pilot program addressing psilocybin has been enacted; consequently, there is no current legal pathway to lawful possession or use in the state, and the substance remains fully prohibited.
2. Pending legislation
No bill is on file in Idaho that would change this record, as of the 18 Aug 2026 review.
3. History
The laws behind today’s status, when each took effect, and every review since, in order.
Idaho enacts the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Idaho Code Title 37, Chapter 27), establishing the state's Schedule I through V drug classifications.
Psilocybin and psilocyn remain listed as Schedule I hallucinogenic substances under Idaho Code Section 37-2705(d); no reform, decriminalization, or therapeutic-access legislation has been enacted.
4. Common questions
Is psilocybin legal in Idaho?
No. Psilocybin is illegal in Idaho. It is listed as a Schedule I controlled substance under Idaho Code Section 37-2705(d), alongside psilocyn (psilocin). There is no enacted state law permitting medical, therapeutic, or recreational use as of 2026.
What law makes psilocybin illegal in Idaho?
Psilocybin is prohibited under the Idaho Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Idaho Code Title 37, Chapter 27. Section 37-2705(d) specifically lists psilocybin and psilocyn as Schedule I hallucinogenic substances, the most restrictive classification under state law.
Has Idaho decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms?
No. Idaho has not decriminalized psilocybin or psilocybin mushrooms. Possession, manufacture, and delivery remain criminal offenses under Idaho Code Chapter 27 of Title 37, and the Idaho State Legislature has enacted no measure reducing or removing these penalties.
Is there any pending or planned psilocybin reform legislation in Idaho?
As of 2026, there is no enacted psilocybin reform legislation in Idaho, and the state has established no study task force, trigger law, or regulated-access program for the substance. Any change to its Schedule I status would require action by the Idaho State Legislature.
Are magic mushrooms ("shrooms") legal in Idaho?
"Magic mushrooms" and "shrooms" are common names for fungi that contain psilocybin. Psilocybin is illegal in Idaho as of 18 Aug 2026. Some laws control the compound and the fungus separately, so this record states the position for psilocybin in Idaho.
Sources and confidence
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- 1.legislature.idaho.gov (opens in new tab) · legislature.idaho.gov
Cited at the review
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently, and enforcement practice can differ from the letter of the law. Verify current status with local authorities before relying on this record.
Changes to this record
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Nothing has needed correcting or updating since this record first published.
Idaho: psilocybin legal status. The Psilocybin Record. Accession US-ID-001. Status as of 18 Aug 2026. https://psilocybinlegalization.com/record/idaho
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