The Connecticut House of Representatives has approved a bill to decriminalize possession of psilocybin mushrooms, sending it to the Senate. The legislation which was introduced by the Judiciary Committee and cleared that panel in March passed the House in an 86-64 vote on Wednesday. Under the measure, possession of up to half an ounce of psilocybin would […]
The Arizona Senate has approved budget legislation that includes provisions to fund research into the medical potential of psilocybin mushrooms for a variety of conditions. Rather than enact the reform through a standalone psychedelics bill that was introduced earlier this session, top lawmakers and the governor agreed to incorporate the proposal into appropriations measures, albeit […]
Vermont lawmakers held a committee hearing on Thursday where members discussed legislation to legalize psilocybin and take first steps toward providing regulated access to the psychedelic. Members of the House Judiciary Committee took up H. 371 from Reps. Chip Troiano (D) and Brian Cina (D), who said he’s personally benefitted from using psychedelics. There seemed […]
Oregon regulators have approved the nation’s first license for a psilocybin service center where people will be able to use the psychedelic in a supervised and facilitated environment. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) awarded the license to EPIC Healing Eugene. With this development, Oregon has now officially approved at least one license for each of […]
A California bill to legalize the possession of certain psychedelics and facilitated use of the substances is heading to the Senate floor under an accelerated process that is allowing it to skip further committee consideration. The legislation from Sen. Scott Wiener (D) cleared the Appropriations Committee without a hearing after the chairman invoked a rule […]