New Hampshire House Passes Cannabis Legalization, But Enthusiasm Lags
February 23, 2025
The New Hampshire vote comes in the wake of a number of setbacks for legalization, including the dramatic failure to pass a bill last year
The New Hampshire vote comes in the wake of a number of setbacks for legalization, including the dramatic failure to pass a bill last year
Sununu’s latest veto sends the Granite State back to the stone ages on marijuana front
“It is unfortunate that lawmakers and the governor could not come together to negotiate a policy.”
“A bipartisan coalition of legalization supporters … could possibly move forward with a more restrictive bill than they would like, and attempt to seek legislative fixes afterward.”
Senators even rejected an amendment with a 15% THC cap on cannabis products, along with other concerning provisions
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According to statewide polling, 72% of residents support the “legalization of marijuana for recreational use.”
“Medicinal cannabis products should also be available to patients in varying potencies and formulations.”
In New Hampshire, lawmakers withdrew support for proposals to impose new marijuana-related penalties after receiving hundreds of emails from NORML supporters.
The proposal has frustrated longtime legalization advocates, who argue it will create a monopoly.
