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Nevada Lawmakers Are Optimistic The State Could Legalize Psychedelics For Therapeutic Use This Year

Nevada lawmakers who spoke at a recent psychedelic policy summit say they’re optimistic that the state could make progress toward legalizing therapeutic use of the substances in the coming year.

Speaking on a panel last month, Assemblymember Max E. Carter II (D) said he sees an appetite for psychedelics reform among legislators across the political spectrum in the state, “from the crankiest, oldest conservative to the youngest, you know, fresh face walking in to the legislature.”

“We are uniquely positioned to make a difference. We’ve got a veteran in the governor’s mansion who’s at least willing to listen,” Carter said, referring to Gov. Joe Lombardo (R). “We’ve got a diverse coalition built up, and I see so many people that want to get involved. I’ve got so many of my colleagues in both houses that are interested in this now.”

Carter appeared with Sen. Rochelle T. Nguyen (D) on a panel hosted by the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines. Both lawmakers were members of a state Psychedelic Medicines Working Group that in December issued a report calling on the legislature to create a program for regulated access to psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Though the task force also recommended reducing or eliminating criminal

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