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Virginia Subcommittee Approves Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill
One Virginia Senator introduced a bill to reschedule psilocybin and create an advisory board to monitor access.
January 31, 2023
Two Bills to Decriminalize Psychedelics Filed in Massachusetts
The bills would end the prosecution of DMT, psilocybin, mescaline, etc. for adults ages 18 and older.
January 24, 2023
Maryland Gov. Wants To Avoid Long, Drawn-out Cannabis Rollout
Parts of the voter-approved law have already been implemented in Maryland.
January 23, 2023
Colorado Psychedelics Decriminalization Takes Effect
Natural psychedelics including psilocybin were officially decriminalized in Colorado on Tuesday with a proclamation from Gov. Jared Polis that Proposition 122 received a majority of votes in the November election.
December 30, 2022
U.K. Police Chiefs Call for Decriminalization of First-Time Drug Offenses
U.K. police chiefs have proposed eliminating criminal penalties for first-time drug offenders who agree to complete a drug education or treatment program.
December 22, 2022
Australian Residents Could Save $850 Million Annually if Cannabis is Decriminalized
A new report from the Penington Institute sheds light on the benefits of weed legalization in a breakdown that explains the costs of controlling cannabis.
December 13, 2022
Berkeley Officials Consider Move To Decriminalize Hallucinogens
The proposal would legalize LSD.
November 30, 2022
German Opposition Leader Lobbies EU To Nix Country’s Cannabis Proposal
Germany’s health minister introduced the plan last month.
November 17, 2022
Colorado Voters Approve Psychedelics Decriminalization Measure
Colorado voters have passed Proposition 122, a ballot measure to decriminalize and regulate psilocybin and other natural psychedelics for therapeutic use.
November 10, 2022
Five Cities in Texas Approve Decriminalization Initiatives on Ballot
Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights, Killeen, and San Marcos in Texas recently voted to pass cannabis decriminalization measures on the recent ballot.
November 9, 2022