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CA SB519
CA SB519Controlled substances: study of decriminalization of certain hallucinogenic substances.
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Introduced
02/17/2021
02/17/2021
In Committee
08/11/2022
08/11/2022
Crossed Over
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Passed
Dead
08/31/2022
08/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add and repeal Section 131065 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to controlled substances.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Department of Public Health to convene a working group to study and make recommendations regarding the regulation and use of certain psychedelics, including psilocybin, psilocyn, DMT, ibogaine, mescaline, LSD, and MDMA. The working group will research topics like public education, public health, harm reduction, and potential regulatory models for these substances, including their therapeutic and spiritual use. The working group must submit reports to the legislature by January 2024 and January 2025 detailing their findings and recommendations. The bill also repeals the existing provisions that criminalize the possession and use of these substances.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Scott Wiener (D)*,
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Alex Lee (D),
Evan Low (D),
Josh Newman (D),
Bill Quirk (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Last Action
Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Reyes. (on 08/25/2022)
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