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HB 205 · 2025 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Veteran cannabis fee exemption

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relative to exempting veterans from certification fees for therapeutic cannabis.

Exempts veterans from application and renewal fees for participation in the therapeutic cannabis registry.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 13, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill exempts veterans from application and renewal fees for participation in the therapeutic cannabis registry.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Heath HowardDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Tom MannionRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Alissandra MurrayDClerk· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. Wendy ThomasD, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR

Public testimony

16 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

75% support25% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Veterans should have access to these products through the VA but that is not possible for them today. Waiving the fee will allow them to recoup some up front costs they confront in going through the channels they use to get a referral today.…”
— Daryl Eames, Manchester · NH Cannabis Association Constituentssupports
“I am not a veteran, but I feel strongly that those who have served our nation deserve to have this fee waived.”
— Anna Cronin, Concordsupports
“Thus would be a start in the path of helping veterans getting the care that they need.”
— Adam Normandin, Milfordsupports
“Just what we need ... making veterans lives more difficult by doping them up.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes
“I oppose this bill. In my professional life, as the Director of the Raymond Coalition For Youth, I see how many children are impacted by the rising use of marijuana in our state, be it their own use or mainly that of their parents or caregivers.…”
— Celeste Clark, Raymondopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-01-229:30 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsLOB 201Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 2 P. 10
  2. Jan 22, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2025 11:15 am LOB 201
  3. Jan 22, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/22/2025 11:15 am LOB 201
  4. Jan 29, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2025 (Vote 17-1; CC) HC 11 P. 6
  5. Feb 13, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 10

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.