HB 6734, An Act Concerning the Decriminalization of Possession of Small Amounts of Psilocybin, and HB 6787, An Act Concerning the Prosecution of Cannabis-Related Cases and Modification of Sentences for Cannabis-Related Offenses

The ACLU-CT opposes criminal prohibition of drugs, including psilocybin and cannabis. Not only is prohibition a proven failure as a drug control strategy, but it subjects otherwise law-abiding citizens to arrest, prosecution, and incarceration for what they do in private. In trying to enforce the War on Drugs, the government violates the fundamental rights of privacy and personal autonomy guaranteed by our Constitution. There are better ways to control drug use, like harm reduction, that will ultimately lead to a healthier and freer society.