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New Hampshire

Medical cannabis is legal in New Hampshire with a valid patient card. Recreational use remains illegal.

Medical
$60M
Annual Sales
~60
Active Licenses
N/A
Tax Rate
Rx only (2 oz / 10-day supply)
Possession Limit
● LIVE STATUS Updated 3 days ago  ·  April 2, 2026
Legislative Pressure Β· 6 bills tracked
β–² 73% Pro-Access Β· 4 bills 1 bills Β· 18% Restrictive β–Ό
Strong legislative momentum toward expanded access.
Legislative Tracker

New Hampshire Bills Tracker

6 bills tracked
SB468 β–² Pro-Access
In Committee
Relative to enabling alternative treatment centers to operate a greenhouse cultivation location.
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πŸ• Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 09:30 am GP 158 Β· Apr 1, 2026
SB468 allows New Hampshire's alternative treatment centers to cultivate cannabis in greenhouses, potentially increasing patient access and reducing costs. View full bill text β†’
SB624 β–Ό Restrictive
In Committee
Restricting access to certain hemp-derived products.
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πŸ• Full Committee Work Session: 04/07/2026 01:00 pm GP 153 Β· Apr 1, 2026
SB624 restricts access to hemp-derived products, impacting consumer choice and the nascent cannabis industry in New Hampshire. View full bill text β†’
SB400 β–² Pro-Access
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Relative to duties and reporting requirements of the therapeutic cannabis medical oversight board.
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πŸ• Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 10:20 am GP 231 Β· Mar 18, 2026
SB400 modifies the Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board's duties and reporting, potentially impacting patient access and program transparency in New Hampshire. View full bill text β†’
SB461 β–² Pro-Access
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Relative to the definition of hemp.
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πŸ• Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 12:00 am GP 159 Β· Mar 10, 2026
SB461 redefines hemp in New Hampshire, impacting the legality and regulation of certain cannabis products for consumers and businesses. View full bill text β†’
HB186 β–² Pro-Access
In Committee
Relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.
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πŸ• Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5 Β· Mar 5, 2026
πŸ—³ Vote: MAR 5
HB186 legalizes and regulates cannabis for adult-use in New Hampshire, impacting consumers, potential operators, and public revenue. View full bill text β†’
HB1446
Introduced
Providing that an individual's use of therapeutic cannabis shall not disqualify the individual from the purchase, ownership, or possession of a firearm.
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πŸ• Remove from Table (Rep. Butler): Motion Failed Regular Calendar 81-270 03/26/2026 House Journal 9 Β· Mar 26, 2026
HB1446 protects medical cannabis patients' Second Amendment rights in New Hampshire by preventing their therapeutic use from disqualifying them from firearm ownership. View full bill text β†’
Overview

Marijuana is legal for medical patients in New Hampshire, but recreational use remains illegal. New Hampshire established its therapeutic cannabis program in 2013, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to access cannabis through licensed dispensaries. Recreational legalization efforts have been ongoing in the legislature.

What This Means for You
  • Legal to purchase with a valid medical card
  • Recreational purchase is not permitted
  • Possession limit: Rx only (2 oz / 10-day supply)
  • Home grow: Not permitted

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