SB 462 New Hampshire Senate · 2026 Regular Session

relative to the right of therapeutic cannabis patients to purchase, possess, and transfer firearms in accordance with state law.

This bill clarifies that qualifying patients using therapeutic cannabis under New Hampshire law retain their state-legal right to purchase, possess, and transfer firearms. It directly affects medical cannabis patients who might otherwise face firearm restrictions due to state cannabis use. The key provision amends state law (RSA 126-X:2) by adding a specific clause stating that therapeutic cannabis use does not impact firearm rights under New Hampshire law. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
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Governor
Introduced Nov 21, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 11
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Nov 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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