SB 468 · 2026 · Senate · Judiciary Committee
Cannabis greenhouse cultivation for dispensaries
AI-generatedrelative to enabling alternative treatment centers to operate a greenhouse cultivation location.
Enables alternative treatment centers to operate a greenhouse cultivation location.AI-generated
Status
Vetoed by the governor — the override vote has not been held yet · June 19, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓Senate
- ✓House
- Governor
- Law
Governor's veto message
“I do not support expanding the cultivation of marijuana in our state. For this reason, I have vetoed SB 468.”
A passage from the Governor's veto message, quoted verbatim. The full message enters the record on veto day.
Analysis
This bill enables alternative treatment centers to operate a greenhouse cultivation location.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
Quoted verbatim from the bill as passed by both chambers.
“Each alternative treatment center registered under this section may request authorization to operate a greenhouse cultivation location, at the same or at a different location than its existing cultivation location, in order to reduce energy costs and provide lower prices for registered qualifying patients.”
This is the core authorization the bill adds, letting cannabis alternative treatment centers seek approval for greenhouse cultivation.AI-generated
“A greenhouse cultivation location shall also be subject to rules adopted by the department under RSA 126-X:6, III, and all applicable provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, compliance with local zoning laws.”
It ties greenhouse operations to existing departmental rules and requires compliance with local zoning.AI-generated
“The department shall, in conjunction with the local governing body of the town or city where the greenhouse cultivation location would be located, solicit input from qualifying patients, designated caregivers, and residents of the town or city in which the greenhouse cultivation location would be located.”
The bill directs the department to gather local input before a greenhouse location is established.AI-generated
“Any alternative treatment center which operates a greenhouse shall include in its annual report to the department, required by RSA 126-X:8, XII, the impacts of greenhouse cultivation on energy costs and product prices.”
It imposes an annual reporting requirement measuring greenhouse cultivation's effect on energy costs and prices.AI-generated
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
- Rep. Lucy WeberDRanking Member· Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs
- Rep. Karen EbelDDemocratic Leader Pro Tempore
Also: Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. Tara ReardonD, Rep. Yury PolozovR, Rep. Mark McLeanR
Public testimony
Hearings and debates
- Jan 22, 2026Public hearingSenate Judiciary37:19–55:5618m 37s
- Mar 26, 2026Floor debateSenate floor2:16:51–2:30:3113m 40s
- Apr 8, 2026Public hearingHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs35:58–1:11:5335m 55s
- Apr 15, 2026Executive sessionHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs44:52–46:201m 28s
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Votes
yeanay- Mar 26, 2026SenateCommittee report: Referred to Interim Study3–1Overall75% yea
- Mar 26, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
- Apr 15, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass18–0Overall100% yea
- May 7, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 2
- Jan 22, 2026SenHearing: 01/22/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 2
- Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 11
- Mar 26, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, DIV. 6Y-18N, MF; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Mar 26, 2026SenSen. Pearl Moved Ought to Pass; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 9 P. 54
- Apr 8, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/08/2026 09:30 am GP 158
- Apr 15, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- Apr 15, 2026House: Ought to Pass 04/15/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 18 P. 8
- May 7, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 11
- May 21, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 34
- May 21, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14
- Jun 12, 2026SenVetoed by Governor 06/12/2026
Coverage
- Ayotte vetoes bill to expand cultivation of medical marijuanaNHPR · Jun 15, 2026
Ayotte vetoed SB 468, which would have let therapeutic cannabis alternative treatment centers operate greenhouse cultivation locations to increase supply and lower patient costs.AI-generated
- Ayotte vetoes bill to expand cultivation of medicinal marijuanaNew Hampshire Bulletin
The brief reports Ayotte's veto of SB 468, saying she does not support expanding marijuana cultivation in the state.AI-generated
- Senate Passes Bill Allowing ATCs To Grow Greenhouse Cannabis; Approves Locker Room BillInDepthNH · Mar 26, 2026
The article covers Senate passage of SB 468, allowing alternative treatment centers to cultivate medical cannabis in a greenhouse, one per dispensary.AI-generated
- Ayotte Vetoes Three Bills, Signs 18 OthersInDepthNH · Jun 12, 2026
The roundup reports Ayotte's veto of SB 468 on greenhouse cultivation of medical marijuana among the bills she rejected.AI-generated
- Gov. Ayotte opposes on-site cannabis greenhouse billValley News · Jun 14, 2026
The article covers Ayotte's veto of SB 468, the bipartisan bill enabling medical cannabis dispensaries to grow their own product in greenhouses.AI-generated
Background reading
Evergreen reading on the policy area — spanning perspectives — not coverage of this specific bill.
- State Medical Cannabis LawsExplainer
National Conference of State Legislatures — Nonpartisan legislative reference on how states structure and regulate medical cannabis programs.AI-generated
- MarijuanaNH context
Citizens Count — Nonpartisan New Hampshire issue brief summarizing the state's marijuana laws, including the therapeutic cannabis program and pending bills.AI-generated
Concord Monitor — Op-ed arguing that permitting greenhouse cultivation would lower costs and improve patient access in the state's program.AI-generated
New Hampshire Public Radio — News coverage of the veto of SB 468, the bill to allow greenhouse cultivation at alternative treatment centers.AI-generated
The Boston Globe — Reports the governor's veto and her stated opposition to expanding marijuana cultivation in the state.AI-generated
New Hampshire Public Radio — Reports on patient enrollment growth in New Hampshire's therapeutic cannabis program.AI-generated
Documents (PDF)
- Introducedversion
- Adopted by both chambersversion
- Chaptered (final law)version
- Governor's veto statementveto
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.