CACR19 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.
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.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would reduce criminal justice costs and fines for personal cannabis possession.
Your Community
Would reduce arrests and criminal records for personal cannabis use, easing pressure on courts and jails.
Your Freedom
Strong expansion of personal liberty, constitutionally protecting adults' right to make their own choices about cannabis.
Status
Special Order to next order of business (Rep. A. Murray): Motion Failed DV 115-220 03/11/2026 House Journal 8
Sponsor
Jonah Wheeler (D)
The Short Version
Constitutional amendment establishing the right of adults 21+ to possess small amounts of cannabis for personal use. Would make NH the first state to constitutionally protect cannabis possession. Failed on a motion to delay.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Adults who use cannabis
- ▲ Criminal justice reform advocates
- ▲ People with cannabis-related criminal records
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Anti-drug organizations
- ▼ Employers with drug-free workplace policies
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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