US EditionCalifornia lawmakers approve psychedelics decriminalization bill
- California lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at decriminalizing plant-based psychedelics, including mushrooms. The bill, introduced by California Senators Scott Wiener and Ash Kalra, received final approval on the Senate floor and will now go to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk.
- The bill specifically legalizes the possession, preparation, obtainment, or transportation of certain quantities of psilocybin, psilocin, dimethyltryptamine , and mescaline for those 21 years and older. Veterans groups have noted the potential benefits of these substances in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety.
- The decision to decriminalize has divided lawmakers, with some expressing concerns about increased driving under the influence. If signed by the governor, the bill will go into effect at the start of 2025, making California the third state to decriminalize plant-based psychedelics after Oregon and Colorado.
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California nearing decriminalization of mushrooms, other natural psychedelics
California is one step closer to decriminalizing the possession and use of psychedelic mushrooms, mescaline and dimethyltryptamine, commonly known as DMT or ayahuasca. On Thursday, Senate Bill 58 author Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) announced on X, formerly Twitter, that the bill has cleared both houses of the Legislature. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 14 to sign or veto it, according to the Los Angeles Times. The decriminalization pro…
CA lawmakers vote to decriminalize psychedelics, move forward with cannabis cafes
"They're not a panacea, this is not a silver bullet, but there are plenty of people who have literally been able to turn their lives around because of psychedelics," said State Senator Scott Wiener.
CA lawmakers vote to decriminalize psychedelics, move forward with cannabis cafes
"They're not a panacea, this is not a silver bullet, but there are plenty of people who have literally been able to turn their lives around because of psychedelics," said State Senator Scott Wiener.
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