# Compass Pathways

Type: Company (CMPS)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: King County Resolution — King County Council officially passes the resolution to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms county-wide.
- **2023-05-10**: WA SB 5263 Passed — Washington Governor signs a bill to create a psilocybin task force and pilot program.
- **2021-10-04**: Seattle Decriminalization — Seattle City Council passes a resolution to decriminalize the cultivation and possession of psychedelic plants.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### King County Decriminalizes Psilocybin, Signaling Shift in Psychedelic Policy
2026-03-26 05:07:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

King County has officially passed a resolution to decriminalize the possession and use of psychedelic mushrooms, joining a growing list of Pacific Northwest jurisdictions. This move reflects a significant shift toward viewing psilocybin through a public health lens, potentially paving the way for expanded clinical research and therapeutic access in the region.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/king-county-psilocybin-decriminalization-biotech-impact

### Psychedelics Outperform Nicotine Patches in Landmark Smoking Cessation Study
2026-03-17 16:00:29 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A new comparative study reveals that psychedelic-assisted therapy significantly exceeds the efficacy of standard nicotine patches for long-term smoking cessation. The findings suggest a paradigm shift in treating nicotine addiction, moving from continuous replacement to episodic, transformative intervention.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/psychedelics-vs-nicotine-patches-smoking-cessation

### Psilocybin Therapy Shows Unprecedented Efficacy in Smoking Cessation Trials
2026-03-10 16:53:46 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A landmark study has demonstrated that a single dose of psilocybin, paired with psychological support, significantly outperforms traditional nicotine replacement therapies for long-term smoking cessation. The findings suggest a paradigm shift in treating substance use disorders through psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/psilocybin-smoking-cessation-clinical-trial-results

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