California almost legalized psychedelics. Now, supporters are looking for a good test case

Last year was supposed to mark a milestone in the psychedelic movement. Lawmakers and advocates were set to make California the next frontier in allowing the use of “magic mushrooms.”

They were hopeful because Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2023 —  after vetoing a bill that would have decriminalized the possession of psychedelics —  asked legislators for a bill that would prioritize the therapeutic promise of these drugs.