Connecticut Psilocybin Decrim Bill Advances to Senate

Connecticut Psilocybin Decrim Bill Advances to Senate

The Connecticut House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would decriminalize possession of small quantities of psychedelic mushrooms. On May 19, representatives voted 74-65 to send House Bill 7065 on to the Senate, where similar proposals have died in previous legislative sessions. If enacted, it would take effect October 1. “Psilocybin is a product which has been shown to be an effective therapeutic for various mental illnesses, includ…