HB 1477 — Maryland

Public Health - Ibogaine Clinical Research Grant Program - Establishment (Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act)

Establishing the Ibogaine Clinical Research Grant Program to provide grants to certain research institutions to conduct certain clinical drug development trials on the use of ibogaine; and including the Program as an authorized use of funding from the Opioid Restitution Fund.

Latest action: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 13, 2026

In committeeAppropriationsControlled Dangerous SubstancesDrugsGrantsHealthHealth, Department ofMedical ConditionsMedical Equipment and DevicesMedical ResearchMedical Testing and DiagnosisMental and Behavioral HealthOpioidsPublic HealthReportsRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsSubstance Abuse TreatmentSunsetVeteransVeterans and Military Families, Department of

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Health (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Health
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Darrell Odom, Dylan Behler, Adrian Boafo, Diana Fennell, Marvin Holmes, Mary Lehman, Jeff Long, Scott Phillips, Mike Rogers, Gary Simmons

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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