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…psilocybin bill protecting patients from prosecution and promoting research

The House Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances Committee… …people who face prosecution over psilocybin possession would be afforded an affirmative defense if they can “demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence” that they have a medical condition that falls under the list of study subjects like PTSD or chronic pain. Oklahoma lawmakers have approved bill in…

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Hawaii… psychedelics…

…lawmakers in the Health and Homelessness Committee approved a psychedelics-focused bill… We have an obligation to help those who do not have a voice. We are losing more and more tosuicide every single day… everyone knows someone who stands to benefit from access… Original Article (Marijuana Moment & State of Hawaii):Hawaii senate committees approve marijuana legalization…

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Will Utah legalize medical ‘magic mushrooms’ this year?

Groups including the Libertas Institute, a Utah-based libertarian think tank, and the Utah Patients Coalition are backing the bill. Utah lawmakers are slated to consider [in 2023] whether to narrowly legalize psilocybin for use by patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD or who are in hospice care. Original Article (Desert News & State of Utah):Will Utah…

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Iowa… psilocybin…

An Act removing psilocybin and psilocyn from the list of substances classified as schedule I controlled substances under Iowa’s uniform controlled substances Act. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Iowa; supported by lobbyist Carl Olsen of Iowans for Medical Marijuana. Original Article (State of Iowa):State of IowaArtwork Fair Use: Alexwcovington

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Oregon… psilocybin… reassessment

Reassessment of synthetic psilocybin products… species and substrate reassessment. Question of whether to outsource data collection to a non-governmental independent agency that may garner funding for the development and implementation of data collection? Academic medical center? Private research institutes? On March 1, 2023, all previously created subcommittees will dissolve. Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) will…

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Massachusetts; psilocybe mushrooms

…the following activities would not be unlawful for adults: “The possession, ingestion, obtaining, growing, giving away without financial gain to natural persons 18 years of age or older… …and transportation of no more than two grams of psilocybin, psilocyn, dimethyltryptamine, ibogaine, and mescaline, excluding the weight of any material such as water, plant and fungi…

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[New Jersey] psilocybin… endorsed by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local…

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360 is proud to publicly endorse New Jersey Assembly Bill… authorizing production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness. Importantly… both decriminalizes psilocybin production, possession, use, and distribution, and expunges past offenses. “We welcome the introduction of this thoughtful piece of legislation,” said Sam Ferraino, president…

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Illinois lawmaker pushes for… psychedelic mushrooms

…would remove criminal penalties for psilocybin possession… supporters of the bill have said research shows psychedelic mushrooms can help people struggling with mental health issues such as PTSD and depression. …have shown to help improve people’s well-being, particularly a person’s connectedness to family and friends, feelings of trust and community, and the ability to engage…

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Arizona bill… psilocybin…

The research grants would be appropriated for phase I, II and III clinical trials that are “capable of being approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to evaluate the effects of whole mushroom psilocybin” for the designated conditions… to evaluate the effects of whole mushroom psilocybin on treating any of the following:…

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New Hampshire lawmaker files psychedelics legalization bill

…psilocybin mushrooms have been found to be some of the safest recreational drugs, even compared to alcohol and cannabis… …an act legalizing certain controlled substances for persons 21 years of age or older… would legalize the possession and use of a list of psychedelics including psilocybin, mescaline… also reduces the penalties for the possession and…

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