New Hampshire SB461: relative to the definition of hemp.

Sponsors

• Donovan Fenton (D, 10) · primary sponsor
• Tara Reardon (D, 15)
• Wayne MacDonald (R, 16)

Latest actions

1. May 21, 2026: Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
2. May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1344h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
3. May 14, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1344h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
4. May 5, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1344h 04/14/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 19 P. 11
5. May 5, 2026: Executive Session: 03/18/2026 12:00 am GP 159
6. March 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 12:00 am GP 159
7. February 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 5 P. 124
8. February 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-0369s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
9. February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0369s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
10. January 28, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0369s, 02/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 4

Common questions

What is SB461?

SB461 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to the definition of hemp.

What is the status of SB461?

Passed one chamber as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13 (May 21, 2026).

Who sponsored SB461?

Donovan Fenton (D, 10), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB461?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2255&sy=2026