Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifies controlled substances into 5 designated schedules, with the most restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule I, and the least restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule V. Existing law creates a Research Advisory Panel, as specified, to conduct hearings on, and in other ways study, research projects concerning controlled substances. Existing law authorizes the panel to approve research projects that have been registered with the Attorney General concerning the nature and effects of cannabis or hallucinogenic drugs and the treatment of abuse of controlled substances. Existing law authorizes a person who, under federal law, is entitled to use controlled substances for the purpose of research, instruction, or analysis, to lawfully obtain and use those controlled substances upon approval by the panel, as specified.
The bill would exempt studies registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Agency into the therapeutic administration of psychedelics to treat specified disorders in military veterans and conducted at Veterans Affairs Administration facilities from authorization or review by the Research Advisory Panel.

Statutes affected:
AB 1103: 11213 HSC, 11480 HSC, 11481 HSC
02/20/25 - Introduced: 11213 HSC, 11480 HSC, 11481 HSC