SB 651 · 2026 · Senate · Judiciary Committee
Cannabis legalization and regulation
AI-generatedrelative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.
Establishes procedures for the legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis, including licensing and regulation of cannabis establishments, and makes related appropriations.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕Senate
- House
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill establishes procedures for the legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis; the licensing and regulation of cannabis establishments; and makes appropriations therefor.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
- Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
- Rep. Alexis SimpsonDDemocratic Leader
- Rep. Laura TelerskiDDeputy Democratic Leader
Also: Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-01-221:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 2
- Jan 22, 2026SenHearing: 01/22/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 2
- Feb 5, 2026SenCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/05/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 4
- Feb 5, 2026SenSen. Abbas Moved Laid on Table, RC 15Y-9N, MA; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Feb 5, 2026SenPending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
Coverage
No reporting linked yet.
Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.