In 2023, New Futures worked in support of a bill that prohibited the sale of gummies, vape canisters, and any other products containing hemp-derived products containing THC, like delta-8 and delta-9, for one year. This bill was signed into law last July.
SB 505 looks to keep these dangerous and unregulated products off shelves in New Hampshire permanently.
About the Bill
Due to a legal loophole, hemp-derived THC products known as delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 were sold in New Hampshire until October 2023. A 2023 law banned the products for one year, meaning that without more legislative action, the products could return to shelves in October 2024. SB 505 looks to permanently ban these dangerous and unregulated products.
Sign in to OPPOSE non-germane amendment
Virtually sign in on the public hearing to show your opposition for the non-germane amendment to SB 505:
- Go to the House Sign In Form on the GenCourt website.
- Fill in your personal information.
- Select the date: May 8
- Select the committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Choose the bill number: SB 505
- Select "I am: A member of the public" unless one of the other labels is appropriate to you.
- Fill in "I'm Representing: Myself" unless you are approved to represent another entity (i.e. your workplace or an organization).
- Select "I OPPOSE this bill."
- Check the box for "Testimony is for non-germane amendment."
- Upload or write your written testimony (this step is optional, but consider indicating your support for the bill as originally introduced).
- Click "Submit."
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Email the Committee
Bill Status
SB 505 passed the Senate unanimously in late March. The House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee held a public hearing for the bill on April 17. The committee will hold a public hearing on a non-germane amendment to the bill on Wednesday, May 8 at 10 am at the Legislative Office Building in Room 205. The non-germane amendment would legalize the sale of hemp-derived THC products at New Hampshire retailers, like gas stations and convenience stores, without imposing effective regulations. Sign in to OPPOSE the amendment and email the committee to urge them to pass the original bill, which would permanently ban these dangerous and unregulated products.
