Several new cannabis bills have been introduced in the New Hampshire House. Soon, each will be scheduled for a public hearing in a House committee. Here is a complete list of new House bills dealing with cannabis policy:
New Therapeutic Cannabis Bills
Six of the seven new therapeutic cannabis bills have been referred to the Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee:
- HB 51 (Thomas) would enable ATCs to expand their product offerings by utilizing non-intoxicating cannabinoids (e.g. CBD, CBG, and CBN) derived from hemp. ATCs would be required to have hemp-derived cannabinoids tested by an independent lab before using them to make products for patients.
- HB 53 (Thomas) would allow qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate limited amounts of cannabis for therapeutic use.
- HB 54 (Thomas) would allow ATCs to convert from non-profit to for-profit.
- HB 190 (Howard) would increase the purchase and possession limit for therapeutic cannabis from 2 ounces to 4 ounces.
- HB 205 (Howard) would waive the $50 patient registration fee for veterans who apply to the Therapeutic Cannabis Program.
- HB 301 (Vail) would allow ATCs to operate a second cultivation location, which could be a greenhouse, subject to all the rules and regulations that apply to current ATC production facilities. (Currently all cultivation must take place indoors.)
One new therapeutic cannabis bill has been referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee:
- HB 380 (Vail) would eliminate the extra felony penalty for diverting therapeutic cannabis. (Selling any form of cannabis is a felony in NH).
Other New Cannabis Bills
In addition to the new therapeutic cannabis bills, four new bills have been introduced dealing with other aspects of cannabis policy. Three will be considered by the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee:
- HB 75 (Verville) would legalize unlimited possession of cannabis for adults with no regulation of retail sales.
- HB 196 (Wheeler) would create a process for automatically annulling previous offenses for cannabis possession. It would also create opportunities for resentencing and for discontinuing some current prosecutions.
- HB 198 (Sullivan) would legalize limited amounts of cannabis for adults with no retail sales.
And one has been referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee:
- HB 186 (Sullivan) would legalize cannabis for adults and set up an independent Cannabis Commission to regulate cannabis sales.
Discuss New Bills With Legislators Monday, 1/13
Want to learn more about the new therapeutic cannabis bills and how you can support them? We will be hosting a Zoom meeting at 5pm on Monday, January 13, to discuss the new bills with the legislative sponsors. Reps. Heath Howard, Wendy Thomas, and Suzanne Vail have been awesome champions for therapeutic cannabis in the N.H. House, and we greatly appreciate them taking time to join us for this conversation!
WHO: Rep. Heath Howard, Rep. Wendy Thomas, and Rep. Suzanne Vail; Alicia Bennett and Matt Simon from GraniteLeaf Cannabis
WHAT: 2025 Legislative Preview
WHEN: 5pm to 6pm on Monday, January 13
WHERE: Zoom (use this link)
If you have questions about any of the new therapeutic cannabis bills, please feel free to send them to us in advance. We are looking forward to a thoughtful and productive discussion!
