Legislation to legalize the personal possession of several psychedelic substances, including magic mushrooms (psilocybin), has advanced to the floor of the California Senate.
Senate Bill 58 would legalize the possession of up to two grams of DMT, 15 grams of ibogaine, two grams of psilocybin (or up to four ounces of “a plant or fungi containing psilocybin”) and two grams of psilocyn (or up to four ounces of “a plant or fungi containing psilocybin”). The proposal has advanced through the Appropriations Committee after Chair Anthony Portantino utilized a committee rule allowing the measure to be sent directly the Senate floor, according to a spokesperson for the senator.
SB 58 would legalize the “possession, preparation, obtaining, transfer, as specified, or transportation” of the above-mentioned substances” for personal or facilitated use”. It would also allow for “group counseling and community-based healing” and would legalize “any spores or mycelium capable of producing mushrooms or other material which contain psilocybin or psilocyn.”
“These are not addictive”, says Senator Wiener. “These are drugs that have significant potential in helping people to navigate and to become healthy who are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.”
Wierner added that “We know that cities in California and elsewhere have passed resolutions to categorize enforcement of these particular criminal laws as the lowest law enforcement priority. This is an important step and is about making sure that people have access to substances that they need that are not addictive.”
You can find the full text of Senate Bill 58 here.
