2025 Rules Advisory Committees (RACs)
Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) will convene Rules Advisory Committees (RAC) this summer to discuss proposed administrative rules related to psilocybin services, including implementation of 2025 legislation.
The RAC application period has closed for 2025. OPS will select 2025 RAC members and notify applicants. By the end of June 2025, OPS will schedule RAC meetings in July and publish the dates and times of the public meetings on this webpage.
RACs are an important part of the rulemaking process. RAC members provide input on draft administrative rules. RACs are comprised of individuals who have subject matter expertise, lived experience, and who are likely to be affected by the proposed rules. The RAC process is designed to include a diversity of opinions and viewpoints. In addition to providing recommendations, RACs evaluate fiscal and racial impact of the proposed rules. Draft rules are updated based on RAC input, and the next version of proposed rules is then made available during the public comment period.
2025 Public Comment Period
After RACS conclude, OPS will revise the draft rules and publish 2025 proposed rules for public comment. During the 21-day public comment period between September 2 and September 22, 2025, OPS will accept comments in writing and host virtual public hearings on September 16 and September 18, 2025. Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and CART captioning are provided during public hearings.
More information about the public comment period will be posted on this webpage and sent to the
OPS Distribution List.
More Information on OPS Rulemaking Practices
Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) follows the highest standards for administrative rulemaking, which includes robust public engagement to support transparency, accountability and trust.
In addition to receiving recommendations from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) in accordance with ORS 475A, OPS offers annual public listening sessions to offer opportunities for members of the public to share feedback on the administration of ORS 475A. Public listening sessions are not part of the official rulemaking process, but they have been scheduled each year, offering opportunities to participate during day and evening hours. Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and CART captioning are provided during these three listening sessions.
After receiving OPAB recommendations and feedback from public listening sessions, OPS begins the rulemaking process by inviting members of the public to apply to serve on Rules Advisory Committees (RACs). The invitation is sent through the
OPS Distribution List, published on the OPS website, and shared during regularly scheduled meetings.
OPS schedules multiple, separate RACs to discuss different sections of draft rules, the fiscal impact statement, and the equity impact statement. Multiple RACs offer more opportunities for diverse perspectives to be shared. OPS publishes the meeting dates and RAC meeting materials, including the first draft of rules that will be discussed, on the OPS Administrative Rules webpage prior to the RACs convening. This information is also sent to the
OPS Distribution List.
After RACS conclude, OPS revises the draft rules and publishes the proposed rules on the OPS website in preparation for the 21-day public comment period. During the public comment period, which is advertised through the
OPS Distribution List and published on the OPS website, OPS hosts multiple public hearings on the proposed rules. By offering multiple public hearings, OPS creates more opportunities for members of the public to participate at various times of the day, including day and evening hours. Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and CART captioning are provided during public hearings.
After the public comment period concludes, OPS considers feedback and finalizes administrative rules, submitting them to OHA leadership for approval and then to the Oregon Secretary of State in accordance with state agency processes for adoption.
Once rules are adopted, OPS writes a letter to the public to share information about decisions that were made. OPS also publishes a Hearings Officer Report that summarizes comments received.
Once final rules are adopted, OPS implements new rules and updates materials, processes, forms, and the TLC system.