The Colorado Senate has given initial approval to a bill to create a regulatory framework for legal psychedelics under a voter-approved initiative.
The legislation from Senate President Steve Fenberg (D) passed with amendments in a voice vote on second reading on Monday. A final vote is expected on Tuesday, after which point it would move to the House of Representatives.
“This is a unique proposition that was approved by the voters. We are now in the place where we are implementing this,” Fenberg said on the floor. “Whether you supported it or not, it’s on us to make sure it’s successful.”
Prior to reaching the floor, the measure advanced through the Senate Finance Committee and the Appropriations Committee.
Overall, the bill seeks to set up regulations for a psychedelics legalization law that voters passed at the ballot last year, largely focusing on rules for using the substances in licensed healing centers under the guidance of facilitators. The proposal has received mixed feedback from advocates and stakeholders so far.
The ballot measure called for the creation of an advisory board to develop regulatory recommendations to inform more holistic legislation covering such access, but as that process continues, the Senate president filed a
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