New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 651: relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 651 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor. Primary sponsor: Donovan Fenton (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 02/05/2026; SJ 3.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Fenton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Pat Long | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Suzanne Prentiss | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Alexis Simpson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 33 |
| Laura Telerski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 11 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Sen. Abbas Moved Laid on Table, RC 15Y-9N, MA; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/05/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 4
- Hearing: 01/22/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 2
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 2