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HB 1630 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee

Ban on recreational nitrous oxide sales

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prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants for recreational purposes.

Prohibits liquor licensees from using their premises for illegal purposes, requires compliance with laws against inhaling toxic vapors, bans the sale of nitrous oxide devices, and subjects violations to liquor commission enforcement and license revocation for repeat offenses.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits licensees from using their premises for illegal purposes, requires compliance with laws on inhaling toxic vapors, and bans selling nitrous oxide devices, with violations subject to enforcement by the liquor commission and repeat offenses leading to license revocation.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

“No licensee shall use, or allow to be used, his or her premises for any purpose contrary to law.”
RSA 179:50
“All licensees shall comply with the provisions of RSA 644:5-a, relative to inhaling toxic vapors for effect.”
RSA 179:50
“A licensee shall not sell, distribute, furnish, or offer for sale any nitrous oxide device, canister, cartridge, or receptacle containing nitrous oxide.”
RSA 179:50
“This paragraph shall not apply to the sale of nitrous oxide contained in food products for use as a propellant.”
RSA 179:50

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Nancy MurphyDPrime
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Sen. Denise RicciardiRVice Chair· Commerce
  • Sen. Daryl AbbasRPresident Pro Tempore

Also: Rep. Jodi NewellD, Rep. Rosemarie RungD, Rep. Gary WoodsD, Rep. Janet LucasD, Rep. Maureen MooneyR, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

109 signed in online · 10 wrote testimony

94% support6% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Nitrous oxide product should not be available for children to purchase”
— Melissa Demers, New bostonsupports
“This bill supports the health and safety of our citizens, especially young people. No one should be able to purchase and use harmful substances like nitrous oxide for recreational purposes. Leave the use of these items in the hands of medical professionals trained in their use.”
— Jennifer legier, Camptonsupports
“The testimonies that you receive about this bill should be more than enough to convince you that nitrous oxide is not for recreation and is particularly dangerous as marketed toward minors.…”
— Janet Lucas, Camptonsupports

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
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 0867h13–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseVoice voteAmendment 2026-0867hadopted
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0867hadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the House
  • May 7, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass3–2
    Overall
    60% yea
  • May 7, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 11, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs4:49:50–4:55:435m 53slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 18, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamFull Committee Work Session; ==RECESSED== Executive Session
  • Mar 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 0867h; Full Committee Work Session; ==CONTINUED== Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0867h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2026-0867h — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 7, 2026Public hearingSenate Commerce1:08:42–1:12:233m 41slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateSenate floor49:13–52:453m 32slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 29
  2. Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 02:15 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 18, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  5. Mar 3, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  6. Mar 3, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  7. Mar 3, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 0867h 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 9
  8. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0867h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 13
  9. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0867h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 13
  10. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7
  11. Apr 7, 2026SenHearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:55 am; SC 13
  12. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 17
  13. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  14. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  15. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  16. Jun 19, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 177; eff. 01/01/2027

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Documents (PDF)

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