New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 D · 4 R cosponsors
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HB 1630 — prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants for recreational purposes.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 177; eff. 01/01/2027

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Spreading across states

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In plain language

This bill prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants for recreational use.

The legislation bans the sale of nitrous oxide and specific inhalants intended for recreational purposes. This measure aims to address public health concerns related to substance use.

Summary

prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants for recreational purposes.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HB 1630 reinforces restrictions against the unlawful use of premises by licensees, ensuring they cannot use their businesses for illegal activities. It also clarifies that licensees must comply with existing laws about inhaling toxic substances and strictly prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide devices, with stricter penalties for repeat offenders. This matters because it aims to curb the misuse of nitrous oxide and other inhalants, promoting safer business practices and public health.

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LBA 26-2996 3/11/26 HB 1630-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-0867h) AN ACT prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants for recreational purposes.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 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:
January 01, 2027
This bill adds, deletes, or modifies a criminal penalty, or changes statute to which there is a penalty for violation.
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.
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. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 177; eff. 01/01/2027

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

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

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 17

  6. Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:55 am; SC 13

  7. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0867h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 13

  9. Amendment # 2026-0867h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 13

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 0867h 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 9

  11. Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  12. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 229

  13. Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  14. ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229

  15. Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 02:15 pm GP 229

  16. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 29

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 405 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (405)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1630 do?
prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants for recreational purposes.
Who sponsors HB 1630?
HB 1630 is sponsored by Jodi Newell (Democrat), Daryl Abbas (Republican), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Bill Boyd (Republican), Denise Ricciardi (Republican), Rosemarie Rung (Democrat), Maureen Mooney (Republican), Nancy Murphy (Democrat), Gary Woods (Democrat), and Janet Lucas (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1630?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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