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New Jersey Bill Would Legalize “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition

Titled the "Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act," the legislation would legalize the possession and distribution of up to 4 grams of psilocybin for adults 21 and over. The bill would also allow adults to cultivate mushrooms capable of producing psilocybin for personal use as long as they keep them away from minors.

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South Carolina Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 22, 2022) – A bill prefiled in the South Carolina Senate would legalize recreational marijuana despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Mia S. McLeod (D) prefiled Senate Bill 211 (S211) on Nov. 30 The bill would create a program to license and regulate the possession, cultivation and distribution of marijuana for personal […]

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South Carolina Bills Would Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

As Tenth Amendment Center Executive Director Michael Boldin noted, “When enough people say, ‘No!’ to the federal government, and enough states pass laws backing those people up, there’s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws, regulations, or mandates down our throats.”

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California Bill Would Legalize Some Naturally Occurring Psychedelic Drugs Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would legalize the “possession, preparation, obtaining, transfer, as specified, or transportation" of prescribed amounts of natural psychedelic compounds including psilocybin, psilocyn, DMT, ibogaine and mescaline for personal or facilitated use."

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Marijuana Now Legal in Missouri Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

All of this is illegal according to the federal government and creates an environment for the people of Missouri to further nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition in practice and effect.

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Texas Bills Would Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Both bills would create programs to license and regulate the possession, cultivation and distribution of marijuana for medical use. The two bills take slightly different approaches, but both would allow qualifying patients to access marijuana based on a physician's recommendation.

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Colorado Voters Decriminalize “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition

Colorado voters passed a ballot measure decriminalizing several naturally occurring psychedelic substances including “magic mushrooms” despite the ongoing federal prohibition of the same.

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Five Ohio Localities Vote to Decriminalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Marijuana decriminalization measures passed in the Villages of Corning,, Laurelville, Rushville and Sawnee and the city of Kent. Generally, the ordinances decriminalize the possession of up to 200 grams of marijuana. Instead of making arrests or issuing citations, police are directed to confiscate the cannabis.

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Five Texas Cities Vote to Decriminalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

The new city ordinances in Denton, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Harker Heights prohibit city police from issuing citations or making arrests for Class A or Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

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Missouri Voters Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

All of this is illegal according to the federal government, and creates an environment for the people of Missouri to further nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition in practice and effect.

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