New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Constitutional Amendment
CACR 19: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
CACR 19 is a constitutional amendment introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Jonah Wheeler (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Special Order to next order of business (Rep. A. Murray): MF DV 115-220 03/11/2026 HJ 8 P. 91.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 33 |
| Barbara Comtois | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Belknap 7 |
| Michael Granger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 2 |
| Heath Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Strafford 4 |
| Tom Mannion | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 1 |
| Dan McGuire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 14 |
| Jodi Newell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 4 |
| Andrew Prout | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 13 |
| Buzz Scherr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 26 |
| Jared Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Grafton 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Special Order to next order of business (Rep. A. Murray): MF DV 115-220 03/11/2026 HJ 8 P. 91
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 11-2; RC) HC 10 P. 77
- Executive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 40