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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish an interagency task force to study the public health and social justice implications of legalizing the possession, consumption, transportation, and distribution of naturally cultivated entheogenic plants and fungi. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an interagency task force to study the public health and social justice implications of legalizing the possession, consumption, transportation, and distribution of naturally cultivated entheogenic plants and fungi (such as psilocybin, ayahuasca, and iboga). The 21-member task force will review research, compile testimony and data, and develop recommendations for legalizing these substances in a way that maximizes equitable access and sustainable manufacturing, as well as identify opportunities for public education and harm reduction policies. The task force is also directed to consider issues around pardons, parole, diversion, expungement, and equity measures for people with criminal records related to these substances. The task force will report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by June 2022.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Mike Connolly (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1494 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1494.pdf |
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