Politics and Legality
Marijuana Moment
2023-06-12
Rhode Island House Passes Bill To Legalize Psilocybin And Prepare For Regulated Therapeutic Access
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize possession and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, while taking steps to prepare for regulated therapeutic access pending federal reform. The legislation from Rep. Brandon Potter (D), which cleared a key committee last week, passed on the floor in a 54-11 vote on Monday, sending […]
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