Legislative Update: Committee Hearings Tuesday, 2/10

February 9, 2026

Tomorrow (Tuesday, February 10), the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold public hearings on three cannabis-related bills, including a legalization bill. These hearings will take place in Room 100 of the State House:

1:30pm: SB 624 (Gannon) would prohibit the possession and sale of hemp-derived products containing more than .3% THC, establishing an enforcement mechanism through the Liquor Commission and establishing penalties for both sale and personal possession.

1:40pm: SB 650 (Rochefort) would would enable ATCs to purchase CBD and other non-intoxicating cannabinoids from hemp companies for use in N.H. therapeutic cannabis products. This would enable ATCs to offer a broader range of products including CBD, CBG, etc., at lower cost.

2pm: HB 186 (Sullivan) would legalize possession and limited home cultivation of cannabis for adults, and it would establish a regulated market for adult-use cannabis. This bill takes a thoughtful approach to therapeutic cannabis policy, including provisions intended to ensure patients will not be left behind in the transition to adult-use. (Unfortunately, the bill has no real chance of becoming law in 2026.)

If you’d like to share your thoughts with the committee but can’t attend the hearings in person, it’s easy to sign in from home. Just visit the Senate’s remote sign-in page and follow these simple steps:

Select the date (February 10)
Select the committee (Judiciary)
Select the bill number
Indicate your position on the bill and (optionally) share any comments or written testimony

Updates on Pending Legislation

SB 400 (Gannon) would change a general requirement for the Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board (TCMOB) to an onerous and annual requirement, requiring them to review evidence for all qualifying medical conditions on an annual basis. PASSED SENATE WITH AMENDMENT – TCMOB WOULD HAVE TO REVIEW EVIDENCE EVERY TWO YEARS INSTEAD OF ANNUALLY.
SB 461 (Fenton) would clarify the definition of hemp, limiting “total THC concentration” to .3%, and including “tetrahydrocannabinolic acid,” bringing these aspects of N.H. hemp policy into better alignment with the new federal policy. PASSED SENATE, ADVANCED TO HOUSE.
SB 462 (Murphy) would attempt to establish a modest state-level second amendment protection for registered patients. PENDING IN SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
SB 468 (Pearl) would allow each ATC to operate one greenhouse, subject to regulations and restrictions. PENDING IN SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
SB 479 (Innis) would allow alternative treatment centers (ATCs) to operate as for-profit entities. VOTED “INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE” (3-2) IN SENATE JUDICIARY, PENDING IN SENATE.
SB 485 (Lang) would authorize the Liquor Commission to regulate the sale of hemp-derived THC products, which would be limited to 15mg of THC per serving. PENDING IN SENATE JUDICIARY. SPONSOR TOLD COMMITTEE HE NO LONGER SUPPORTS THE BILL DUE TO CHANGES IN FEDERAL LAW.
HB 1235 (Sullivan) would legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 10 grams of cannabis concentrates. PENDING IN HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
CACR 19 (Wheeler) would establish a Constitutional right to possess modest amounts of cannabis for personal use. PENDING IN HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
HB 651 (Fenton) would legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis. TABLED IN SENATE.
HB 1446 (Mannion) would attempt to establish robust state-level second amendment protections for registered patients. TABLED IN HOUSE.