NH Cannabis News & Events
Legislators Pushing for the Dream of a Cannabis Franchise System may Unleash a Nightmare on the State of New Hampshire
As of this writing, HB1633 has passed both the House Commerce Committee and full House Vote with wide support. …
Guide for Submitting Testimony at the NH State House
While HB 1633 is still set to be considered by the House Finance Committee, a bunch of therapeutic cannabis …
Watch Our Interview on Cultivated Live as We Discuss Cannabis Legalization in NH
HB1633 Co-Sponsor Anita Burroughs, NHCann Chair Tim Egan and I joined the hosts of Cultivated Live as we discuss …
Sign Our Petition in Support for Cannabis Legalization Bill HB1633
Last week, “Live Free” Cannabis Bill HB1633 passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support.
New Hampshire …
What is the VISION of HB1633?
HB1633, the bipartisan ‘Live Free’ cannabis legalization bill, passed another big hurdle last week by passing its first full …
Action Alert: Show Up in Support of HB1633 Thursday February 22nd
Tomorrow, Thursday February 22nd, the House will be voting on the ‘Live Free’ cannabis legalization bill HB1633. We are …
HB1633 Passes House Commerce Committee. House Vote Expected February 22nd 2024
Last week, while we were all braving the cold snap, the House Commerce Committee passed HB1633 as amended with …
CALL TO ACTION: HB 1633 (‘Live Free’ Bill Hearing)
This coming Wednesday, January 17, the NH House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee will host a public hearing on …
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GET INVOLVED2024 NH CANNABIS LEGALIZATION BILLS
HB 1633 | NHCANN SUPPORTED “LIVE FREE” BILL WOULD LEGALIZE THE SALE, POSESSION AND USE OF CANNABIS. PROVIDES A PATH FOR ATCs TO ENTER THE MARKET. TIES TAX TO ROOMS & MEALS AT 8.5% (LOWEST IN THE COUNTRY). CREATES MAXIMUM OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE TO ENTER AND COMPETE, HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMS TO REDUCE COLLATERAL HARMS AND BENEFITS TO ALL OF NH RESIDENTS INCLUDING FUNDING FOR HOUSING, EDUCATION AND PAYING STATE DEBTS TO REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES (AND MUCH MORE)! – REP ERICA LAYON (R) & ANITA BURROUGHS (D) | READ ORIGINAL BILL | READ AMENDED VERSION AS PASSED BY HOUSE COMMERCE
HB 82 | WOULD PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM REFUSING TO HIRE OR TERMINATING THE EMPLOYMENT OF A QUALIFIED PATIENT OF THE STATE’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM “SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A POSITIVE DRUG TEST” – REP SUZANNE VAIL (D) | READ BILL
HB 344 | WOULD ALLOW ADULTS 21 AND OLDER TO POSSESS UP TO THREE QUARTERS OF AN OUNCE OF CANNABIS, 5 GRAMS OF HASHISH AND CERTAIN INUSED PRODUCTS. ALLOWS ADULTS TO GROW UP TO SIX PLANTS FOR PERSONAL USE AND ALLOWS GIFTING. – CAROL MCGUIRE (R) | READ BILL
HB 544 | WOULD LEGALIZE AND REGULATE THE SALE, POSESSION AND USE OF CANNABIS. PROVIDES A PATH FOR ATC’S REGISTER SPEARATE ENTITES TO ENTER THE MARKET. – DANIEL EATON (D) | READ BILL
HB 1231 | PROVIDES QUALIFIED IMMUNITY TO REGISTERED MEDICAL PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO GROW UP TO THREE MATURE PLANTS, THREE IMMATURE PLANTS AND TWELVE SEEDLINGS. ALLOWS POSSESSION OF UP TO EIGHT OUNCES OF CANNABIS. – WENDY THOMAS (D) | READ BILL
HB 1240 | WOULD ADD A NUMBER OF EATING DISORDERS TO THE STATE’S LIST OF QUALIFYING CONDITIONS FOR THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS. – HEATH HOWARD (D) | READ BILL
HB 1278 | WOULD ADD ANY DEBILITATING OR TERMINAL MEDICAL CONDITION OR SYMPTOM FOR WHICH THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF USING THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS WOULD, IN THE PROVIDER’S CLINICAL OPINION, LIKELY OUTWEIGH THE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS FOR THE PATIENT TO THE STATE’S QUALIFYING CONDITIONS FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS. – WENDY THOMAS (D) | READ BILL
HB 357 | WOULD ALLOW CERTIFICATIONS FOR THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS BY ANY MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WHO CAN PRESCRIBE DRUGS TO HUMANS. – BECKY WHITLEY (D) | READ BILL
HB 1349 | ADDS GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER AS A QUALIFYING CONDITION FOR THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS. – HEATH HOWARD (D) | READ BILL
HB 1350 | INCREASES THE POSESSION AND 10-DAY PURCHASE LIMIT FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS FROM 2 OUNCES TO 4 OUNCES. – HEATH HOWARD (D) | READ BILL
HB 1295 | ELIMINATES REDUNDANT FELONY PENALTY FOR SELLING THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT A REGISTERED PATIENT OR CAREGIVER. – SUZANNE VAIL (D) | READ BILL
HB 1581 | ALLOWS ATCs TO OPERATE A SECOND CULTIVATION LOCATION, WHICH MAY BE A GREENHOUSE. – SUZANNE VAIL (D) | READ BILL
HB 1539 | ALLOWS FOR ANNULMENTS, RESENTENCING OR DISCONTINUATION OF PROSECUTIONS FOR CANNABIS POSSESSION OFFENSES. – JONAH WHEELER (D) | READ BILL
ANTI CANNABIS BILLS
HB 418 | WOULD IMPOSE A “PRIMA FACIE” THC LIMIT OF 2NG/ML IN THE BUI STATUE (1NG/ML FOR DRIVERS UNDER 21). | READ BILL
HB 419 | WOULD IMPOSE A LIMIT OF 16% THC FOR ALL THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS PRODUCTS. | READ BILL
HB 426 | WOULD ESTABLISH A MISDEMEANOR PENALTY FOR POSSESSING CANNABIS IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE. | READ BILL
STAY TUNED AS MORE BILLS ARE INCOMING FOR 2024!
March 5, 2024: HB1633 Bill Sponsor Rep. Anita Burrows along with NHCann’s Tim Egan and Daryl Eames Discuss NH Legalization with Cultivated Media. Watch on YouTube
Feb 16, 2024: House Commerce Passed HB1633 17-3. Read the full article
May 12, 2023: Governor Sununu Statement on Cannabis Legalization. Read the full article
September 19, 2023: NHCann reports after second Cannabis Commission Meeting. Read the full article.
August 9, 2023: Commission to Study State-Run Cannabis Retail Model Moves Ahead. Read the full article
NH Cannabis Progress at a Glance
HB1633 “Live Free” bill passes first House vote 239-141. Bill moves to House Finance Committee 1 for a hearing on March 13th. We’ve increased the progress bar from 40% to 50%.