Regulated Experience Access Pilot Program

Individuals and stakeholders from multiple states—including Arizona and New Mexico—have expressed interest in the development of structured models for regulated experience access.

This reflects a broader national pattern:

• growing demand for alternatives to both prohibition and unstructured access
• increasing recognition of the role of context in outcomes
• lack of scalable, public health–oriented models

This initiative is being developed in stages:

Phase 1 — California Pilot
Establish a controlled, evaluable model within a defined regulatory environment.

Phase 2 — Replication & Adaptation
Refine the model and explore implementation in additional states.

Phase 3 — Multi-State Framework
Develop a scalable structure that can be adapted across jurisdictions while maintaining core safety and evaluation standards.

If you are located outside California and interested in:

• participating in future pilots
• supporting expansion efforts
• contributing research or policy expertise

we welcome you to reach out.

Following initial pilot development in California, the Institute will evaluate opportunities for expansion into additional states where:

• policy environments allow for controlled pilot programs
• there is demonstrated community and stakeholder interest
• partnerships can be established with local organizations or researchers

Arizona
• New Mexico
• Other emerging jurisdictions

Selection for Phase 2 would be based on:

• regulatory feasibility
• institutional support
• capacity for structured implementation

Expansion will not prioritize speed.

It will prioritize:

👉 fidelity to the model
👉 safety and oversight
👉 measurable outcomes

To develop a replicable public health framework that can be:

• evaluated scientifically
• implemented responsibly
• adapted regionally without losing structural integrity