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SB 524 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Tobacco, vape, and liquor sales rules

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(Second New Title) relative to the sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, devices, e-liquids, or alternative nicotine products and relative to the licensure and sale of certain liquor products.

Creates fines for underage tobacco and e-cigarette violations, changes which products different liquor license holders may sell, requires tobacco licensees to report inventory and sales, and fines possession of untaxed or contraband tobacco products.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill enables on-premises licenses to deliver liquor to customers who order a meal for home delivery.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Tim McGoughRPrime
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Rep. John HuntRChair· Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Rep. John PotucekRVice Chair· Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Also: Sen. Donovan FentonD, Rep. Adam PresaR, Rep. Julie MilesR

Public testimony

6 signed in online

50% support50% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-139:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2110:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2110:30 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2110:15 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2910:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1
  2. Jan 13, 2026SenHearing: 01/13/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 46
  3. Feb 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0348s, 02/05/2026; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 4
  4. Feb 5, 2026SenSB 524 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
  5. Feb 5, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0348s, AF, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
  6. Feb 5, 2026SenSen. Innis Floor Amendment # 2026-0530s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
  7. Feb 5, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0530s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
  8. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 5 P. 124
  9. Apr 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/21/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  10. Apr 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-1492h: 04/21/2026 10:15 am GP 229
  11. Apr 21, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/21/2026 10:30 am GP 229
  12. Apr 28, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  13. Apr 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  14. Apr 29, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1579h (NT) 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 7
  15. May 14, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1579h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 3
  16. May 14, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1579h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 3
  17. May 21, 2026SenSen. Innis Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
  18. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2146e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  19. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2146e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  20. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  21. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  22. Jul 2, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 259; Effective 01/01/2027

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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