Mar 01 2025
A bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of psilocybin in Connecticut has been scheduled for a public hearing before the Joint Judiciary Committee on March 7. House Bill 7065 would remove criminal penalties for individuals found in possession of less than half an ounce of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms. Under …
Mar 01 2025
A new bill introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives would decriminalize “psilocybin-containing mushrooms”, and create a therapeutic program for their regulated use. House Bill 452, filed by State Representative Brian Cina (D), has been referred to the Committee on Human Services. The proposed law would allow those 21 and older to possess, cultivate, and …
Feb 28 2025
Nevada lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 307, a measure that would significantly alter the taxation of marijuana sales in the state. Filed yesterday by State Reps. Danielle Gallant (R), Lisa Cole (R), and Cecelia Gonzalez (D), the bill has been referred to the Committee on Revenue for further consideration. The bill proposes eliminating the 15% …
Feb 28 2025
Dallas County District Judge Dale Tillery has denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to block the enforcement of a voter-approved ordinance that decriminalizes marijuana possession in Dallas. The ruling allows the city to continue implementing the measure, which prevents police from arresting or citing individuals for possessing small amounts of marijuana and from using …
Feb 28 2025
The West Virginia House of Representatives approved House Bill 2354 today in a 93 to 5 vote, advancing legislation that would ban several synthetic food dyes from being sold in the state. Filed by Delegate Adam Burkhammer (R) and seven cosponsors, the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The proposed law would prohibit …
Feb 28 2025
A Texas bill that would expand the state’s Compassionate-Use Program for low-THC medical marijuana products has been scheduled for a public hearing on March 3 at 9am in the Senate State Affairs Committee. Filed last week by State Senator Charles Perry (R), Senate Bill 1505 would increase access to low-THC cannabis while implementing new regulations …
Feb 28 2025
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has led the psychedelic movement since 1986, has released a template comment letter to assist organizations and individuals in submitting public comments on the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s (USSC) proposed amendments to federal drug sentencing guidelines. The USSC is currently accepting public comments through March 3, providing a critical …
Feb 28 2025
Submissions for the fourth annual California Cannabis Awards at the California State Fair, with more than 150 medals up for grabs, will open on Saturday, March 1st. The 2025 competition will provide an even more comprehensive look at the state’s best cannabis products, with new award categories and medals to win, according to press release …
Feb 27 2025
A key Oklahoma Senate committee has approved a bill to triple the distance medical cannabis businesses must be from school entrances. The Senate Business and Insurance Committee today approved Senate Bill 640, which would significantly increase the required distance between medical marijuana businesses and schools. Filed earlier this month by State Senator Lonnie Paxton (R), …
Feb 27 2025
A study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review found that daily marijuana use may increase the likelihood of stopping unregulated opioid use among people who experience chronic pain. “Amidst the opioid overdose crisis, there is interest in cannabis use for pain management and harm reduction”, states the study’s abstract. “We investigated the relationship …
