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HB 1235 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Legalizing limited cannabis possession

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legalizing certain quantities of cannabis.

Authorizes possession and use of cannabis by persons 21 years of age or older, subject to specified quantity restrictions and other limitations.AI-generated

Status

Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · February 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

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.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jared SullivanDPrime
  • Rep. Heath HowardDDeputy Ranking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Tom MannionRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Dan McGuireRVice Chair· Finance

Also: Rep. Carol McGuireR, Rep. Alice WadeD

Public testimony

32 signed in online · 12 wrote testimony

72% support28% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I strongly support this bill. This bill allows people and patients legal piece of mind, so they don't have to worry about unnecessary court or possession charges, while transporting legal marajuana products home. Please support this bill.”
— Holly Weston, Concordsupports
“It is long overdue to decriminalize cannabis in the state of NH. Every other state surrounding us has done this, and we are woefully backwards in many ways, particularly this one. People should not be fined or jailed for possessing cannabis for their own consumption.…”
— Wendy Wetherbee, Derrysupports
“Just like the US flag, the state flag, and the POW/MIA flag, the rainbow flag is a sign of unity and welcoming.”
— Johnna Davis, Gilfordsupports
“We train and hire educators please allow them to do their jobs This is ridiculous overkill oversight that is unnecessary - a blanket bill that furthers nothing in a child’s education Cumbersome and ludicrous”
— Lisa Ayer, Manchesteropposes
“Please no! Don’t Mass up NH by legalizing weed. Everyone comes here to get away from it. It isn’t right for our families and communities. Don’t let the promise of dollar signs cloud your moral judgement.”
— Stefanie King, New Durhamopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2910:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 11
  2. Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
  3. Feb 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/13/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
  4. Feb 13, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 8-5; RC) HC 10 P. 81
  5. Feb 24, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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