Scott Wiener

A California bill meant to decriminalize the use and possession of a wide range of psychedelic substances was put on hold by its sponsor, state Senator Scott Wiener. The bill had made significant progress in the state legislature by passing a full senate vote as well as two Assembly committees...

A bill to decriminalize psychedelics substance continues to advance through legislative chambers in California, only this time with amendments that add limits to possession.  Introduced in February by Sen. Scott Wiener, SB 519, passed the Assembly Public Health Committee in an 8-4...

A bill that would remove penalties for the possession, personal use and social sharing of certain natural and synthetic psychedelics in California passed the state Senate Health Committee. The bill will now be reviewed by the Senate Appropriations Committee, after which it would move to a...

A bill to decriminalize psychedelic substances in California is quickly moving up the legislative ladder. Introduced in February by Sen. Scott Wiener, SB 519 would remove penalties for the possession, personal use and social sharing of certain natural and synthetic psychoactive drugs...

Inside of a Legal Psilocybin Wellness Retreat At Benzinga, we do what we say, and we say what we do. This hands-on mentality allowed me to take a week off to experience a legal psilocybin retreat in Jamaica. The active ingredient in “magic mushrooms” is currently being researched by top...

California’s legislature could soon be discussing a new bill meant to decriminalize psychedelic substances. On Tuesday, State Senator Scott Wiener announced via Twitter his intention to introduce a new bill aimed at pulling back on penalties for the non-commercial use of these drugs, first...