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Introduced
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the possession and use of cannabis by a person 21 years of age or older, subject to certain quantity restrictions and other limitations.
AI Summary
This bill legalizes the possession and use of cannabis for individuals 21 years of age or older, allowing them to possess up to two-and-a-half ounces of cannabis flower or trim, or ten grams of cannabis concentrate, or cannabis products containing up to 2,000 milligrams of THC. It also permits the transfer of these amounts to other adults without payment, with specific definitions provided for "cannabis," "cannabis concentrate," "cannabis product," and "cannabis trim." The bill establishes penalties for individuals under 21 who possess cannabis, with fines and potential substance abuse assessments for adults and delinquency petitions for minors, and clarifies that driving under the influence of cannabis remains illegal. It also amends existing laws to reflect these changes, including those related to controlled drug acts and motor vehicle offenses, while ensuring that employers can maintain policies restricting cannabis use in the workplace and that property owners can prohibit its use on their premises.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jared Sullivan (D)*,
Heath Howard (D),
Tom Mannion (R),
Carol McGuire (R),
Dan McGuire (R),
Alice Wade (D),
Last Action
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2224&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=2224&txtFormat=html |
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