Legislation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms was passed through two House committees yesterday.
House Bill 2630 was filed last month by State Representative Della au Belatti along with 13 cosponsors. Yesterday the measure was approved by the Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee in a unanimous 10 to 0 vote. It was then approved through the Health & Homelessness Committee 7 to 1.
The proposed law would legalize the possession and use of psilocybin by those with a qualifying medical condition who receives a recommendation from a licensed physician.
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