SB462 Relative to the right of therapeutic cannabis patients to purchase, possess, and transfer firearms in accordance with state law.
Relative to the right of therapeutic cannabis patients to purchase, possess, and transfer firearms in accordance with state law.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Addresses a rights conflict but may create confusion between state and federal law.
Your Freedom
Protects both Second Amendment rights and medical cannabis access under state law.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Sponsor
Keith Murphy (R)
The Short Version
Would protect the firearm rights of medical marijuana patients under state law. Currently, federal law prohibits cannabis users from possessing firearms, creating a conflict with state therapeutic cannabis programs.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Therapeutic cannabis patients who are also gun owners
- ▲ Gun rights advocates
- ▲ Medical cannabis advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Those concerned about the combination of firearms and substance use
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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