Public policy observationFederal hemp definition changes in 41 daysOct 2, 2026

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Hemp + Cannabis Policy, With Sources and Gaps

Hemp & THC Bill Tracker

2,076 public bill and rule records since 2018 after relevance screening. “Who it helps” is an analytical classification with a short reason—not a claim about legislative intent. Unscored and review-needed records are labeled explicitly; imported omnibus text opens on the record page rather than consuming the list.

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Legislation

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BillSB461 Relative to the definition of hemp.Open source record Why Neutral: Hemp definition change with no stated directionRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNH
Who it helpsNeutral
Last actionMay 21, 2026
BillHB611 Relative to eligibility criteria for the therapeutic cannabis program and establishing a commission to study state-controlled sales of cannabis and relative to the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Expands licensed medical cannabis access/programsRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNH
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionAug 10, 2023
BillHB610 Expanding the definition of providers who can certify patients of the therapeutic cannabis program and relative to release of a defendant pending trial and relative to product labeling and information guide requirements for cannabis products and the prohibition of the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.Open source record Why Pro-cannabis: Expands licensed medical cannabis access/programsRelevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNH
Who it helpsPro-cannabis
Last actionJun 27, 2023
BillHB1658 Relative to the growth of hemp.Open source record Why Pro-hemp: Growth of hemp regulation; protects hemp cultivation.Relevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNH
Who it helpsPro-hemp
Last actionJun 16, 2020
BillHB459 Defining hemp, relative to its growth and use in New Hampshire, establishing a committee to study the federal guidelines on growing hemp, and relative to costs of care for animals seized in animal cruelty cases and prohibiting the future ownership of animals in certain animal cruelty cases.Open source record Why Pro-hemp: New Hampshire hemp definition, growth, and federal guideline alignment.Relevance: Relevant — The title or analyst note contains a direct hemp/cannabis policy reference.
WhereNH
Who it helpsPro-hemp
Last actionJul 30, 2019