A California bill to legalize certain psychedelics for adults 21 and older is officially on its way to the governor’s desk.
On Thursday, the Senate voted 21-14 to concur with Assembly amendments that were adopted after the originating chamber initially passed the bill from Sen. Scott Wiener (D) earlier this year. The finalized measure is now being transmitted to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), who has not publicly said where he stands on the reform.
The passage of the legislation is a significant win for advocates, military veterans and first responders who helped raise attention to the therapeutic potential of substances like psilocybin and mescaline, as well as the consequences of criminalization.
The bill would legalize the possession and personal cultivation of certain entheogenic plants and fungi for adults starting on January 1, 2025. A workgroup would be established under the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHSA) to study and make recommendations on establishing a regulatory framework to access the substances for therapeutic and facilitated use.
“This is a well-crafted, targeted bill to stop criminalizing people who are using these substances, including for health purposes,” Wiener told Marijuana Moment on Thursday. “I’m so grateful to my colleagues for their support,
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