SB651 Relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.
Relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Legalization would generate significant tax revenue and reduce criminal justice costs, while keeping NH spending in-state instead of flowing to neighboring states.
Your Community
Regulation would replace the unregulated black market with consumer protections, though raises concerns about youth access.
Your Freedom
Would have ended prohibition of cannabis for adults, expanding personal liberty in line with every neighboring state.
Status
Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3
Voted Yes
0 R
Voted No
0 R
Sponsor
Donovan Fenton (D)
The Short Version
Would have legalized and regulated recreational cannabis in NH, creating a regulated market with tax revenue. Laid on table 15-9, continuing NH's status as the only New England state without legal cannabis.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Adults who use cannabis
- ▲ State revenue from tax collection
- ▲ Criminal justice system (reduced caseload)
- ▲ NH businesses in cannabis industry
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Those concerned about increased cannabis availability
- ▼ Black market cannabis dealers
Roll Call Detail (1 vote)
Every recorded floor vote on this bill, with each legislator's individual vote. Click a name to see that rep's full record.
YES = Yes. NO = No.
Show all 24 individual votes
Voted Yea (15)
Voted Nay (9)
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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