relative to the personal possession of cannabis. Providing that adults 21 years of age or older shall have the right to possess a modest amount of cannabis intended for their personal consumption.
This proposed constitutional amendment would grant New Hampshire adults aged 21 and older the right to possess a modest amount of cannabis for personal consumption. If approved by voters in November 2026, it would amend the state constitution to explicitly protect this right, replacing current laws that lack such a provision. The amendment specifically covers personal possession and consumption, not cultivation, sales, or public use. It requires a two-thirds majority vote in the referendum to take effect.
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Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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2
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 11-2; RC) HC 10 P. 77
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 40
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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