A measure that would legalize the possession and cultivation of psilocybin (aka magic mushrooms) in Rhode Island has been scheduled for a vote in the House of Representatives.
Psilocybin mushrooms, also known as magic mushrooms.
House Bill 5923 has been placed on the official House calendar, with the chamber scheduled to convene at 4pm ET. The House’s consideration of the proposal comes six days after the House Judiciary Committee gave it approval in a 12 to 2 vote.
If passed into law, House Bill 5923 would allow those 21 and older to possessup to 28.35 grams (one ounce) of psilocybin (the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms), for personal use. The proposal would also allow those 21+ to grow psilocybin for both personal use and for sharing with another individual who is also at least 21 years old.
The measure states that the Rhode Island Department of Health “shall establish rules and regulations pertaining to cultivation, distribution and medical prescription” if psilocybin is removed as a schedule 1 drug federally.
It’s worth noting that just because House Bill 5923 is scheduled for consideration does not guarantee the House will get to it in time, with the chamber scheduled to consider dozens of other proposals as well. if the proposal is approved by the House, it will be sent to the Senate for consideration.
You can click here for the full text of House Bill 5923.
