The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
California

California Group Gathers Signatures for Ballot Measure to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms

California Group Gathers Signatures for Ballot Measure to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms
Magic Mushrooms sit in a fridge in London, England, on July 18, 2005. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
7/22/2023|Updated: 12/30/2023
0:00

A California organization is hoping to gather enough signatures to place an initiative on the November 2024 ballot to let voters decide if magic mushrooms should be decriminalized.

If successful and voters approve it, psychedelic mushrooms could be sold anywhere, including such places as the local supermarket or yoga studios, to anyone over 21.

Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
Author
Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
Author’s Selected Articles

Southern California Fire Chief Takes Helm of US Wildland Fire Service

Jan 14, 2026
Southern California Fire Chief Takes Helm of US Wildland Fire Service

Trump: US to Revoke Citizenship of Naturalized Immigrants Convicted of Fraud

Jan 13, 2026
Trump: US to Revoke Citizenship of Naturalized Immigrants Convicted of Fraud

Trump Admin Awards $22 Million for Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Jan 13, 2026
Trump Admin Awards $22 Million for Critical Mineral Supply Chains

US Designates Chapters of Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Jan 13, 2026
US Designates Chapters of Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Related Topics
PTSD
Scott Wiener
drug addiction
California legislature
psychedelic drugs
psychedelics
Psychedelic Therapy
Magic Mushrooms
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2026 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.