California is in the final steps of decriminalizing naturally occurring psychedelics. Senate Bill 58 seeks to legalize the possession, preparation, and transfer of specific quantities of psilocybin, psilocyn, DMT, ibogaine, and mescaline for personal or facilitated use by individuals aged 21 and older. If Governor Gavin Newsom gives it a thumbs-up by October 14, the bill will go into effect January 1, 2025. This move focuses on harm reduction instead of criminalization, breaking away from the “war on drugs” mentality. That said, synthetic substances like MDMA and LSD are painfully absent from the bill and would remain criminalized.