California Bill To Legalize Psychedelics Possession Put On Pause Until 2022
California’s psychedelics decriminalization bill, SB519, has been put on hold until 2022, but it may be for the best.
The bill has already been approved by the Senate and 2 of 3 assembly committees, but has now been made into a two-year bill, meaning it won’t advance to the floor until next year.
Senator Scott Wiener (D), the bill’s sponsor, decided put things on pause as more time is needed to build the case for decriminalization and generate support.
“Now that we have more time, I’m optimistic through education and member engagement we can pass this critical legislation next year,” he explained.