Connecticut House Passes Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill
Fri / May 12th
The Connecticut House voted this week to reduce penalties for the possession of small quantities of psilocybin mushrooms.
As more states legalize both medical and recreational marijuana use, the need for decriminalization on state and federal levels is a growing concern. Cannabis is still a Schedule I substance according to federal law, and many states, even those with legal marijuana markets, can still charge individuals for possession of small amounts. Below are articles and information relating to cannabis decriminalization efforts.
Fri / May 12th
The Connecticut House voted this week to reduce penalties for the possession of small quantities of psilocybin mushrooms.
Thu / May 11th
A committee of Kenosha, Wisconsin city officials voted in favor of reducing the fine for first-time cannabis possession and reducing the bond paid by those who are arrested for possession.
Mon / May 1st
The Texas House approved a cannabis decriminalization proposal last week, reducing penalties for possession up to an ounce. The bill moves next to the Senate, which rejected similar legislation in 2019 and 2021.
Fri / Apr 14th
According to a recent survey, 53% of Fins believe that cannabis use and possession should not be a crime in Finland but just 24% said that cannabis should be fully legalized.
Thu / Mar 23rd
Since Killeen, Texas voters opted to decriminalize low-level cannabis possession last November, city police have released 77% of the individuals they encountered who were in possession of cannabis.
Mon / Mar 6th
Indiana lawmakers have opted to go at least another year without enacting cannabis reforms after killing multiple proposals which included decriminalization, medical access, and adult-use legalization and regulated sales.
Wed / Feb 15th
The Indiana House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code is expected today to hold the state’s first-ever hearing for a cannabis decriminalization measure.
Thu / Dec 22nd
According to statistics from car insurance companies, cannabis law reforms have made no statistically significant impact on the rate of vehicular accidents in Canada and the U.S.
Fri / Dec 2nd
Berkeley, California city officials advanced a psychedelics decriminalization proposal this week despite concerns by some reform advocates that the proposal does not go far enough to deprioritize law enforcement actions.
Tue / Nov 22nd
Activists rallied this week outside of Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, to pressure authorities against rolling back the country’s cannabis decriminalization law.
Wed / Nov 16th
A cohort of U.S. representatives sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to consider pardons of simple cannabis possession convictions for immigrants.
Thu / Nov 10th
Five Texas cities — Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights, Killeen, and San Marcos — voted in favor of decriminalizing low-level cannabis possession during Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Wed / Nov 9th
The result of the ballot initiative to decriminalize and regulate psychedelics in Colorado is still too close to call the day after Tuesday’s elections.
Tue / Oct 11th
A spokesperson from the United Kingdom Prime Minister’s office clarified the administration does not intend to reclassify cannabis from a Class B to Class A drug in the country.
Mon / Oct 10th
Recent polls found the majority of Americans support President Biden’s move to pardon federal cannabis possession charges and want governors around the country to follow suit per the president’s request.
Tue / Sep 27th
Few individuals in Oregon are utilizing the free addiction help services available under the state’s new drug decriminalization law.
Thu / Aug 25th
The city of Stonecrest, Georgia voted to decriminalize the possession of an ounce or less of cannabis, eschewing jail time for fines of $100.
Mon / Aug 8th
Commissioners in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia approved an ordinance to reduce the penalty for possession of less than an ounce of cannabis to a $35 fine, the lowest in the state.
Wed / Jul 27th
Voters in Killeen, Texas will decide this November whether to decriminalize cannabis possession within city limits.
Fri / Jul 22nd
Voters in Denton, Texas will consider a ballot initiative during the midterm elections that, if passed, would decriminalize low-level cannabis possession by blocking local police from enforcing misdemeanor cannabis crimes.
Thu / Jun 30th
The advocacy group behind a Washington state drug decriminalization ballot initiative announced it would cease its campaign this year due to funding-related issues despite recording all-time high levels of support.
Wed / Jun 1st
Canada will temporarily decriminalize opioids, cocaine, MDMA, and methamphetamine in British Columbia as the province looks to fight its record overdose rates.
Wed / May 18th
Delaware Gov. John Carney (D) expressed support this week for the cannabis decriminalization bill recently passed by state lawmakers but didn’t say if he intends to sign the legislation.
Mon / May 16th
Mayor Sadiq Khan of London, England has convened a commission to investigate decriminalizing cannabis throughout the U.K. despite opposition from some national officials.
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