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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | NH | HB 198 | Authorizes Adults to Possess 2 Ounces of Cannabis, 10 Grams of Concentrate or 2,000 Milligrams of THC | Bill Passed - House (208 - 125) |
| March 6, 2025 | NH | HB 54 | Authorizes Non Profit Cannabis Dispensaries to Convert to For Profit Businesses | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (358 - 14) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | NH | HB 53 | Authorizes Approved Medical Cannabis Patients and Caregivers to Grow up to 3 Mature Cannabis Plants | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (328 - 42) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | NH | HB 75 | Authorizes Legal Adult Use of Cannabis | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Failed - House (167 - 190) |
| April 11, 2024 | NH | HB 1633 | Establishes Legal Regulations Regarding Cannabis | Bill Passed - House (239 - 136) |
| March 8, 2024 | NH | HB 1539 | Authorizes an Automatic Annulment Process for All Cannabis Possession | Bill Passed - House (283 - 80) |
| April 6, 2023 | NH | HB 639 | Authorizes Adults 21 and Older to Possess up to 4 Ounces of Cannabis | Bill Passed - House (272 - 109) |
| Feb. 20, 2020 | NH | HB 1648 | Authorizes Certain Cannabis Products and the Home Cultivation of Cannabis | Bill Passed - House (236 - 112) |
| April 4, 2019 | NH | HB 481 | Authorizes the Recreational Sale of Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (200 - 163) |
| March 8, 2017 | NH | HB 640 | Reduces Penalties for Marijuana Possession | Bill Passed - House (318 - 36) |
| Feb. 11, 2016 | NH | HB 1694 | Authorizes the Recreational Use of Marijuana | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (190 - 112) |
| March 26, 2014 | NH | HB 492 | Authorizes the Recreational Use of Marijuana | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (192 - 140) |
| March 12, 2014 | NH | HB 1625 | Classifies Personal Possession of Marijuana as a Civil Violation | Bill Passed - House (215 - 92) |
| Jan. 15, 2014 | NH | HB 492 | Authorizes the Recreational Use of Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (170 - 162) |
| April 25, 2012 | NH | SB 409 | Authorizes Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (236 - 96) |
| March 8, 2012 | NH | HB 1705 | Legalizes Marijuana for Individuals Over 21 Years of Age | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - House (228 - 89) |
| March 8, 2012 | NH | HB 1526 | Reduces Penalties for Possession of Less than One-Half Ounce of Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (162 - 161) |