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NH SB462
NH SB462Relative to the right of therapeutic cannabis patients to purchase, possess, and transfer firearms in accordance with state law.
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Introduced
11/21/2025
11/21/2025
In Committee
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a qualifying patient's therapeutic use of cannabis shall not affect the individual's right to purchase, possess, and transfer firearms in accordance with New Hampshire law.
AI Summary
This bill amends the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 126-X:2, specifically adding a new provision that protects the firearm rights of qualifying patients who use therapeutic cannabis. Under this legislation, an individual registered as a therapeutic cannabis patient cannot be denied the right to purchase, possess, or transfer firearms solely because of their legal cannabis use. The bill ensures that participation in the state's medical cannabis program will not impact a patient's Second Amendment rights under state law. The new provision explicitly states that a qualifying patient's therapeutic cannabis use, which must be in accordance with the existing state cannabis regulations, cannot be used as a basis for restricting firearm ownership or transfer. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these protections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11 (on 03/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1451&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1451&txtFormat=html |
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