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HB 1481 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee

Take-out cocktails from bars and restaurants

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enabling on-premises licensees to sell drinks made with distilled alcohol for take-out.

Authorizes on-premises liquor licensees to obtain a license permitting the sale of take-out drinks containing distilled alcohol.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill enables on-premises licensees to purchase a license that allows the purchase of drinks made with distilled alcohol for take-out.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Any on-premises licensee may purchase a restaurant delivery license from the commission for $250.”
RSA 178:21-a
“Such license shall expire one year after the date of issuance and may be renewed by an on-premises licensee for $250 each year.”
RSA 178:21-a
“Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 175:6 and RSA 179:15, an on-premises licensee in possession of a restaurant delivery license shall only be permitted to transport beverages, wines, and liquor for delivery to consumers subject to the following requirements:”
RSA 178:21-a
“All deliveries of beverages, wines, and liquor shall be accompanied by food prepared by the restaurant delivery licensee and ordered by the consumer;”
RSA 178:21-a

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. John HuntRPrimeChair· Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Public testimony

9 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

89% support11% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“legalize fun. increase viable sales for delivery and take out with meals. Hon. Henry R. Giasson III House of Representatives HIL29 New Hampshire”
— henry giasson, goffstownsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate16–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 22, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamPublic Hearing
  • Feb 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Subcommittee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 22
  2. Jan 22, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 10:30 am GP 229
  3. Feb 4, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  5. Feb 4, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 7 P. 4
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 6

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

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