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Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Narrowly Passed By CA Assembly & Senate

September 8, 2023 12:14 pmSeptember 8, 2023 12:14 pm

A bill to decriminalize plant-based psychedelic drugs was passed by the Assembly and Senate on Thursday, sending the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk following a long battle in the legislature. First introduced in December of last year, Senate Bill 58 by...

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Passed By Assm. Appropriations Comm.

September 1, 2023 4:14 pmSeptember 2, 2023 9:14 am

A bill to decriminalize plant-based psychedelic drugs was passed by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Friday, making the controversial bill one vote away before going to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign into law or veto. First introduced in December...

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Moves To Suspense File Before Big Assembly Vote

August 23, 2023 7:21 amAugust 23, 2023 7:21 am

A bill to decriminalize plant-based psychedelic drugs was moved into the suspense file on Wednesday by the Assembly Appropriations Committee, a move which will could kill the bill or allow for one final push in the legislature by the end...

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Passes Assembly Public Safety Committee

June 28, 2023 6:08 pmJune 28, 2023 6:08 pm

A bill to decriminalize plant-based psychedelic drugs passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee on Tuesday in a 5-2 vote, inching closer to the critical Assembly-wide vote. Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) admitted at a virtual event this week that his...

Senator Wiener Admits Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill May Not Pass

June 17, 2023 2:45 amJune 17, 2023 2:46 am

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) admitted at a virtual event this week that his bill to decriminalize some psychedelic drugs would have a hard time passing the Assembly in the coming months. His bill needs to pass two tough Committees...

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Passes Senate In Narrow 21-16 Vote

May 25, 2023 11:55 amMay 25, 2023 11:55 am

A bill to decriminalize plant-based psychedelic drugs passed the Senate in a close 21-16 vote on Wednesday, moving the controversial bill to the Assembly. First introduced in December of last year, Senate Bill 58 by Senator Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco) proposed to...

Sen. Wiener’s Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Skips Crucial Committee Vote, Heads Straight To Senate

May 3, 2023 2:32 amMay 3, 2023 6:44 am

A bill t0 decriminalize plant-based psychedelic drugs was moved directly to the Senate without a vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee earlier this week thanks to bill author Senator Scott Wiener invoking a bypass rule. First introduced in December of...