In April 2025, the Psilocybin Service Centers Collaborative — representing every licensed service center in the state — submitted five carefully prepared rule change proposals to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

We couldn’t have made it easier for them to say yes. Every proposal was formatted exactly as required, with statutory authority, executive summaries, revised rule language, and detailed justifications grounded in safety, access, and equity.

The changes we asked for were simple, practical, and supported by evidence:

• Same-day preparation for microdosing clients.

• No transportation plan requirement for tiny, non-impairing microdoses.

• Flexibility on session length based on facilitator judgment.

• Allowing service centers more freedom to use their spaces outside of psilocybin hours.

• Safe, regulated microdose sales to reduce reliance on the underground market. (We knew this one really needs a legislative change)

These weren’t radical ideas. They were common-sense adjustments that would make psilocybin services more accessible, affordable, and sustainable while keeping safeguards firmly in place.

When OHA released its new proposed rules on September 2, 2025, not one of the Collaborative’s recommendations was included.

Why? Most likely because of fear. Fear of being in the headlines if something ever went wrong. Fear of being second-guessed by their superiors. And, ultimately, a lack of courage to make proportionate, evidence-based changes. It is easier to say no than to take the risk of saying yes — even when the proposals come directly from those working with clients every day.

That was disappointing, though not surprising. At this point, it’s clear that the Psilocybin Service Centers Collaborative is not being treated as a partner in shaping Oregon’s psilocybin program. We put forward thoughtful, well-supported proposals that aligned with Measure 109’s intent. OHA chose not to act on any of them.

This is worth saying out loud — because the public deserves to know that the people actually running service centers, and serving clients every day, have done the work of proposing improvements. We offered solutions. They were ignored by OHA.

For now, that’s where things stand.