New Hampshire HB186: relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

What the bill says

An act relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor. Rep. H. Howard, Straf. 4 COMMITTEE: Commerce and Consumer Affairs ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill establishes procedures for the legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis; the licensing and regulation of cannabis establishments; and makes appropriations therefor…

From the introduced text, January 8, 2025:

AN ACT relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor. Rep. H. Howard, Straf. 4 COMMITTEE: Commerce and Consumer Affairs ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill establishes procedures for the legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis; the licensing and regulation of cannabis establishments; and makes appropriations therefor. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type. 25-0168 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five AN ACT relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor. 1 Purpose and Findings. The general court hereby finds that: I. In the interest of allowing law enforcement to focus on violent and property crimes, generating revenue for education, prevention, …

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Sponsors

• Arnold Davis (R, 2) · primary sponsor
• James Tierney (R, 1)
• Sean Durkin (R, 1)
• Brian Cole (R, 26)

Latest actions

1. March 5, 2026: Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
2. March 5, 2026: Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, RC 15Y-9N, MA; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
3. March 5, 2026: Special Order to the end of the calendar, Without Objection, MA; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
4. February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/05/2026, Vote 2-1; SC 8
5. February 19, 2026: Special Order to the Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
6. February 11, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/19/2026, Vote 2-1; SC 6
7. February 5, 2026: Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 100, SH, 02:10 pm; SC 5A
8. January 15, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 2
9. January 8, 2026: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 01/08/2026 HJ 2 P. 57
10. January 7, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA DV 208-135 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 83

Votes

• Laid on Table - relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor. - 3/5/2026 4:22:53 PM (March 5, 2026): 15 yea, 9 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB186?

HB186 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

What does HB186 do?

In its own words: An act relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor. Rep. H. Howard, Straf. 4 COMMITTEE: Commerce and Consumer Affairs ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill establishes procedures for the legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis; the licensing and regulation of cannabis establishments; and makes appropriations therefor…

What is the status of HB186?

Failed as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 03/05/2026; SJ 5 (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB186?

Arnold Davis (R, 2), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB186?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=0168&sy=2026