New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

SB 624 — restricting access to certain hemp-derived products and establishing the offenses of criminal adulteration and distribution of adulterated controlled substances.

Last action — II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2027

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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In plain language

The bill restricts access to certain hemp-derived products and establishes offenses related to adulteration of substances.

This legislation limits access to specific hemp-derived products and creates criminal offenses for adulterating controlled substances. It aims to ensure product safety and regulate the distribution of these products.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you may have limited access to certain hemp-derived products to ensure their safety.
  • Small Business: This may affect small businesses involved in the production and sale of hemp-derived products due to increased regulations.

Summary

(New Title) restricting access to certain hemp-derived products and establishing the offenses of criminal adulteration and distribution of adulterated controlled substances.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

76 added · 105 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB624 includes a clearer definition of hemp and establishes new restrictions on hemp-derived products. It now explicitly prohibits the sale of any products containing more than 0.3% THC—this includes any variants like delta-8 and delta-9 THC. This change is crucial because it aims to ensure that consumers are protected from products that may contain higher levels of THC, which could have stronger psychoactive effects and raise health concerns. Additionally, liquor licensees must comply with these new regulations regarding the sale of hemp-derived substances.

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SB 624-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0843s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 275 SB 624-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0843s 23Apr2026...
SB 624-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0843s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 275 SB 624-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0843s 23Apr2026...
1 Hemp;
275:1 Hemp;
2 Hemp;
275:2 Hemp;
3 Premises Restrictions;
275:3 Premises Restrictions;
4 New Paragraph;
275:4 New Paragraph;
5  Legislative Findings.
275:5  Legislative Findings.
SB 624-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - I.
I.
III.
CHAPTER 275 SB 624-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - III.
6 New Section;
275:6 New Section;
7 New Paragraph;
275:7 New Paragraph;
All licensees shall comply with the provisions of RSA 439-A:4 relative to certain hemp- derived products containing THC prohibited.
All licensees shall comply with the provisions of RSA 439-A:4 relative to certain hemp-derived products containing THC prohibited.
8 Contingency.
275:8 Contingency.
9 Effective Date.
275:9 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2219 05/18/2026 SB 624-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1846h) AN ACT restricting access to certain hemp-derived products and establishing the offenses of criminal adulteration and distribution of adulterated controlled substances.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund None Expenditures* Indeterminable Funding Source General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 County Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 County Expenditures Indeterminable Local Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Expenditures Indeterminable   METHODOLOGY:
I.
This bill adds, deletes, or modifies a criminal penalty, or changes statute to which there is a penalty for violation.
Sections 3 & 7 effective as provided in section 8 II.
Therefore, this bill may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, which could affect prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs, for the state, as well as county and local governments.
Remainder effective January 1, 2027
A summary of such costs can be found at:
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/lba/Budget/Fiscal_Notes/JudicialCorrectionalCosts.pdf AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association
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Action History

  1. II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2027

  2. I. Sections 3 and 7 of this act shall take effect as provided in Section 8

  3. Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 275

  4. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2152e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  7. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2152e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  8. Sen. Gannon Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1846h: MA DV 189-165 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 38

  10. FLAM # 2026-1936h (Rep. Scherr): AF DV 160-191 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 37

  11. Amendment # 2026-1846h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 36

  12. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  13. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1846h (NT) 05/05/2026 (Vote 8-6; RC) HC 19 P. 19

  14. Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  15. Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-1659h: 04/30/2026 10:35 am GP 159

  16. Public Hearing: 04/30/2026 10:30 am GP 159

  17. Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 15

  18. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1499h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 8

  19. Amendment # 2026-1499h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 8

  20. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1499h (NT) 04/14/2026 (Vote 13-2; CC)

  21. Executive Session: 04/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 153

  22. Full Committee Work Session: 04/07/2026 01:00 pm GP 153

  23. Public Hearing: 03/31/2026 01:00 pm GP 153

  24. Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 8 P. 114

  25. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0843s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  26. Committee Amendment # 2026-0843s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  27. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0843s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8

  28. Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 5A

  29. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 624 do?
(New Title) restricting access to certain hemp-derived products and establishing the offenses of criminal adulteration and distribution of adulterated controlled substances.
Who sponsors SB 624?
SB 624 is sponsored by JD Bernardy (Republican), Melissa Litchfield (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), and William A. Pearson.
What is the current status of SB 624?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.
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