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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 the possession, use, or sale of certain inhalants and other chemical compounds for recreational purposes and establishes criminal penalties for violation.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

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

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1110:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-1810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-181:00 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-03-031:00 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0310:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-079:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing

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)

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