SB 1224: The California Emerging Therapies Research Partnership Act.
SB 1224 status: In Committee — From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR (updated Jul 1, 2026).
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OfficialExisting law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifies controlled substances into 5 schedules and places the greatest restrictions and penalties on the use of substances placed in Schedule I. Existing law classifies, among others, psilocybin, ibogaine, and dimethyltryptamine as Schedule I substances...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential to attract federal research funding for emerging therapies.
- Establishes California as a hub for emerging therapies research, potentially attracting investment and talent.
Risks
- Requires state agencies to dedicate resources to application and coordination efforts.
Society
Benefits
- Aims to advance research into therapies for conditions like PTSD, depression, and opioid use disorder, particularly for veterans.
- Establishes a framework for research that could lead to future therapeutic access.
- Creates a dedicated advisory council for veteran-specific research needs.
Risks
- Does not create immediate therapeutic access or alter current controlled substance laws.
- Relies on federal partnership and funding, which is not guaranteed.
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The bill appropriates funds from a continuously appropriated fund, which bypasses the normal annual budget process.
The bill amends existing law by reference, and full context of those laws may be necessary for complete understanding.
Where it stands
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CurrentFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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