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HB 1446 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Cannabis use and firearm rights

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providing that an individual's use of therapeutic cannabis shall not disqualify the individual from the purchase, ownership, or possession of a firearm.

Provides that an individual's lawful participation in the state's therapeutic cannabis program shall not disqualify the individual from purchasing, possessing, carrying, or transferring a firearm.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill provides that lawful participation in the state's therapeutic cannabis program shall not disqualify an individual exercising their constitutional right to purchase, possess, carry or transfer a firearm.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Tom MannionRPrimeAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Heath HowardDDeputy Ranking Member· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. Henry GiassonR, Rep. Matt DrewR, Rep. Tim MannionR, Rep. Yury PolozovR

Public testimony

30 signed in online · 11 wrote testimony

73% support27% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Legal use of legal substances must not limit individual rights. nuff said.”
— tom luther, claremontsupports
“Leave federal law to the federal government. There is no reason for NH to assimilate federal laws nor assist in their enforcement.”
— Kevin Craig, Lancastersupports
“A Doctors prescription for use of therapeutic cannabis should not/shall not disqualify the individual from the purchase, ownership, or possession of a firearm.”
— Rick Hiland, Albanysupports
“This bill needs to be passed for privacy reasons. Publicizing firearm owners information is an invitation to thefts and home robberies”
— Bradley Louth, Hamptonopposes
“Hi I am a resident of Newport and I am opposed to this bill because I do think that cannabis is a horrible drug and very dangerous if used with a firearm. I am very much in favor of 2nd amendment rights, but I think the existing law should stay in effect.…”
— Julie S, Newportopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1410:00 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. 20
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
  3. Jan 23, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/23/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
  4. Jan 23, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/23/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 5 P. 3
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseRemoved from Consent (Reps. H. Howard, Wheeler, Butler, Alexander Jr., Nagel, Roesener, Prout, Bailey, Ammon, Giasson) 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 6
  6. Feb 5, 2026HouseLay HB1446 on Table (Rep. H. Howard): MA DV 318-8 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 62
  7. Mar 26, 2026HouseRemove from Table (Rep. Butler): MF RC 81-270 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 39

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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