HB1235 Legalizing certain quantities of cannabis.
Legalizing certain quantities of cannabis.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Legalization could generate tax revenue while reducing criminal justice costs for possession offenses.
Your Community
Would align NH with neighboring states, reduce incarceration for minor possession, but raises public health considerations.
Your Freedom
Significantly expands personal freedom by decriminalizing cannabis use for adults, ending criminal penalties for possession.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Jared Sullivan (D)
The Short Version
Would legalize possession of certain quantities of cannabis in New Hampshire, making it the last New England state to legalize. Currently has only a minority committee report supporting it.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Adults who use cannabis
- ▲ Criminal justice reform advocates
- ▲ State revenue if taxed
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Those concerned about substance abuse
- ▼ Law enforcement priorities may shift
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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