Psychedelics

Second California Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Some Psychedelics Despite Federal Prohibition

The legislation would legalize the “possession, preparation, obtaining, transfer, as specified, or transportation of” specific amounts of psilocybin, psilocyn, DMT, ibogaine and mescaline for personal or facilitated use. The bill specifically provides for “group counseling and community-based healing” involving entheogenic substances.

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California Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Some Psychedelics Despite Federal Prohibition

a California Assembly committee passed a bill that would legalize several naturally-occurring psychedelic drugs, including “magic mushrooms.” Enactment of this legislation would set the foundation for people to nullify the federal prohibition on the same.

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California Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Some Psychedelics Despite Federal Prohibition

the California Senate passed a bill that would legalize several naturally-occurring psychedelic drugs, including “magic mushrooms.” Enactment of this legislation would set the foundation for people to nullify the federal prohibition on the same.

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California Senate Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Some Psychedelics 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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New York Bill Would Legalize Psilocybin Despite Federal Prohibition

A bill filed in the New York Assembly would legalize the personal possession and use of “magic mushrooms,” and ban state and local enforcement of the ongoing federal prohibition of the same. Passage would set the stage to nullify federal prohibition in practice and effect.

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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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San Francisco Board of Supervises Passes Resolution Calling for Decriminalization of Psychedelics

Last week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution calling for the decriminalization of psychedelics including psilocybin and ayahuasca. While not legally binding, resolutions can serve as an important first step and build a foundation for further action in the future.

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California Bill Would Legalize Psychedelic Drugs Despite Federal Prohibition

Last year, SB519 cleared the Senate by a vote of 21-16. It has also passed the Assembly Public Safety and Health Committees. It's up for a final committee hearing and possible vote in early August.

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