New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 461 — relative to the definition of hemp.

Last action — Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced November 21, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill updates the definition of hemp to include total THC concentration.

SB 461 redefines hemp to specify that it must have a total THC concentration of no more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis, including both THC and THCA. The law will take effect 60 days after passage.

Summary

relative to the definition of hemp.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to SB 461 clarify the definition of "hemp" by explicitly including seeds and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, and their related compounds. Additionally, the wording has been adjusted to specify that total THC concentration includes all forms of THC, ensuring greater precision in the legal definition. These changes are significant because they provide clearer guidelines for farmers and businesses involved in hemp production, potentially reducing confusion and enhancing compliance with regulations.

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SB 461 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE 02/05/2026 0369s 14May2026...
SB 461 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE 02/05/2026 0369s SESSION 26-2255 08/06 SENATE BILL 461 AN ACT relative to the definition of hemp.
1344h SESSION 26-2255 08/06 SENATE BILL 461 AN ACT relative to the definition of hemp.
SB 461 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE 02/05/2026 0369s 14May2026...
SB 461 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE 02/05/2026 0369s 26-2255 08/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the definition of hemp.
1344h 26-2255 08/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the definition of hemp.
Definitions.
Defintions.
and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a total tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.
and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.
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Action History

  1. Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

  2. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1344h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Amendment # 2026-1344h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  4. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1344h 04/14/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 19 P. 11

  5. Executive Session: 03/18/2026 12:00 am GP 159

  6. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 12:00 am GP 159

  7. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 5 P. 124

  8. Committee Amendment # 2026-0369s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0369s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0369s, 02/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 4

  11. Hearing: 01/22/2026, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm; SC 2

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

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 461 do?
relative to the definition of hemp.
Who sponsors SB 461?
SB 461 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Wayne MacDonald (Republican), and Regina Birdsell (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 461?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced November 21, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 461?
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