A California Assembly committee on Tuesday approved a Senate-passed bill to legalize possession of psychedelics, clearing its first major hurdle in the chamber.
The Assembly Public Safety Committee advanced the legislation, sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D), in a 5-3 vote.
This comes one day after the senator held a rally with military veterans, law enforcement and health officials to build support for the proposal.
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California Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Psychedelics Possession In Committee
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