SB 462 · 2026 · Senate · Judiciary Committee
Firearm rights for cannabis patients
AI-generatedrelative to the right of therapeutic cannabis patients to purchase, possess, and transfer firearms in accordance with state law.
Provides that a qualifying patient's therapeutic use of cannabis shall not affect the individual's right to purchase, possess, and transfer firearms under state law.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (Senate) · March 23, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕Senate
- House
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill provides that a qualifying patient's therapeutic use of cannabis shall not affect the individual's right to purchase, possess, and transfer firearms in accordance with New Hampshire law.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
- Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
- Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
- Sen. Daryl AbbasRVice Chair· Judiciary
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-01-271:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1
- Jan 27, 2026SenHearing: 01/27/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 3
- Mar 26, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 11
- Mar 26, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.