Active Legislation
Psychedelic Legislation in California
Psychedelic therapy is not yet legal in California, but there is active legislation working its way through the state legislature.
This page covers the current legal status of psychedelics in California, pending bills that could change that status, and how California compares to the national landscape. The psychedelic policy space is moving fast — here's where California stands.
Legal Status by Substance
MDMANot Legal
No state-level legalization.
psilocybinPending Legislation
SB-58 vetoed by Gov. Newsom Sept 2023. SB 751 introduced 2025 for veteran and first responder psilocybin pilot program. Multiple local decriminalization efforts.
Decriminalized Jurisdictions
Decriminalized means reduced penalties for possession — not legal therapy.
Oakland, CA2019
Santa Cruz, CA2020
Arcata, CA2021
San Francisco, CA2022
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