New Hampshire Moves Closer to Marijuana Legalization with Key House Votes
New Hampshire Moves Closer to Marijuana Legalization with Key House Votes
5 Mar, 2025 – New Hampshire lawmakers pass bills to legalize small-scale possession for adults and expand medical cannabis possession limits. However, broader efforts to regulate commercial cannabis sales remain delayed. With Governor Kelly Ayotte expected to oppose full legalization, the state’s marijuana policy remains in flux. Read more about what these changes mean for New Hampshire.
NH House Votes to Legalize Personal Cannabis Use—But Not Sales
20 Feb, 2025 – The New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed HB 75, a bill legalizing personal cannabis use and possession for adults 21 and older, but without a framework for legal sales. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces opposition, and Governor Kelly Ayotte has signaled she will veto it.
Expanded Medical Marijuana Access Signed into Law in New Hampshire
5 August 2024 - New Hampshire Governor signs landmark bills HB 1278 and SB 357, expanding medical cannabis access by allowing recommendations for any condition and increasing the number of authorized prescribers.
New Hampshire’s Cannabis Legalization Efforts Stall After House Vote
13 June 2024 - The New Hampshire House rejected a bill to legalize recreational cannabis, citing disagreements over state control and retail models. The decision delays legalization efforts, impacting local industry and communities.
New Hampshire Senate Passes Landmark Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
23 May 2024 - The New Hampshire Senate passed House Bill 1633, advancing adult-use cannabis legalization with a unique state-run franchise model. If enacted, the law will regulate cannabis sales beginning in 2026. Learn more about the proposed changes and their implications.