Colorado has just passed Proposition 122. We are now the second state in the U.S. to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms. We are joining Oregon in the movement. This will establish a regulated industry for plant-based psychedelic drugs.
Proposition 122 passed Monday morning with 53% of the votes.
Why is this important?
This measure is starting a trend of legalization and decriminalization of five psychedelic substances. Colorado will also be setting a standard for other states to follow as we navigated new territory.
What does legalization look like?
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- Adults ages 21 and older can possess, use, grow and share mushrooms with the hallucinogen psilocybin and psilocin.
- Healing Centers can start opening in 2024, to provide magic mushrooms to clients. Customers will pay for the facility to supervise their trip or experience, so that they are safe and cared for. Doctor approval isn’t needed.
- Three other plant-based psychedelics will join the decriminalization. This includes mescaline (excluding peyote cactus), ibogaine and dimethyltryptamine.
- In 2026, a state advisory board will recommend whether healing centers can add additional psychedelics to their services after monitoring how the mushrooms are being handled.
- Criminal records of past convictions involving the legalized substances will be sealed, meaning past offenses won’t be public record any longer.
What does Prop 122 forbid?
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- The retail or commercial sales of psychedelics outside of licensed facilities.
Colorado counties and municipalities banning healing centers. - Governor Polis must appoint 15 members to an advisory board before January 31st. The board will be required to make recommendations detailing operational requirements for Healing Centers by Sept. 30th.
- The retail or commercial sales of psychedelics outside of licensed facilities.
Looks like healing centers and retreats will become very popular in the next few years. I can’t say I blame them, we all need some healing and rest.
