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Illinois Ayahuasca Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, Ayahuasca is banned from retail sale in Illinois, effective August 16, 1971. The ban comes from federal scheduling, which takes precedence over state law.

Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is Ayahuasca legal in Illinois?

When does the Illinois Ayahuasca ban take effect?

The Illinois Ayahuasca ban is already in force (effective August 16, 1971); no further effective date is pending.

QuietNo pending legislation, deadlines or enforcement actions on file for Ayahuasca in Illinois.

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Compound Analytics. “Illinois Ayahuasca Ban (2026): In Force.” Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/ayahuasca/illinois/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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