Gregory Ferenstein
Gregory Ferenstein is a senior fellow in drug policy at Reason Foundation.
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Existing laws already fight AI housing discrimination—new state AI bills increase confusion
Misguided artificial intelligence regulatory efforts risk limiting innovation and sowing misunderstanding in many markets.
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Vermont attempts to regulate political AI deepfakes
Vermont lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill S.23, a proposal aimed at curbing the use of AI-generated synthetic media in state elections.
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New York’s RAISE Act expands executive power over AI at the expense of legislative oversight
New York is the latest in a growing number of states attempting to regulate artificial intelligence.
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Congress, states explore AI tools to fight Medicare, Medicaid fraud
Continued investment in artificial intelligence may help agencies achieve more accurate oversight and reduce waste in public health care spending.
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Psychedelics Policy Newsletter: FDA prioritizes drug reform for psychedelics, Texas advances ibogaine research, and more
Plus: New psychedelics-related hire at the Department of Health and Human Services, update on state progress, and more.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — June 2025
While many good psychedelics reforms failed to pass, there were a few notable wins from 2025 state legislative sessions.
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California’s Senate Bill 813 is a novel approach to AI safety
The bill’s approach may serve as a viable alternative to heavy-handed regulation, but lawmakers should proceed carefully.
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Governor Polis signed Colorado’s restrictive AI law, but supports a federal moratorium on similar legislation
Governor Polis believes it would be best to have a strong national policy governing AI that supersedes state law.
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California needs tech solutions, not just poorly defined AI regulations, to protect kids
California’s Assembly Bill 1064 attempts to regulate a problem—dangerous AI-driven attachments— without clear solutions.
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Congress attempts to standardize AI rules, but legal challenges remain
If well designed, a uniform federal framework could offer clarity and help artificial intelligence technologies flourish.
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The App Store Accountability Act attempts to regulate unproven technology
The bill would require major application platforms to verify that underage users have affirmative parental consent for each app download and purchase.
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Psychedelics Policy Newsletter: Reforms for Congress, data for rescheduling, and more
Plus: State regulation progress and more.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — April 2025
State efforts to legalize psychedelic therapies have made strides during the 2025 legislative sessions.
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Oregon House Bill 2387 would improve psilocybin services
The bill includes important regulatory improvements to Ballot Measure 109, which created the state’s psilocybin services market.
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Exploring new data on the safety of psychedelics
Reason Foundation’s recently published psychedelics dashboard offers a clearer picture of how psilocybin access is affecting communities.
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Legislative approaches that could improve access to psychedelic-based medicine
Psychedelics-assisted therapy represents a promising treatment for many mental health issues.
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Psychedelics Policy Newsletter: States propose legalization, optimism for Trump administration nominee, and more
Plus: A policy brief on psychedelics and neurodegenerative treatments, alternatives to 'double-blind' trials, and more.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — February 2025
New York proposes a medical retail model, Colorado opens for business, and more.
