The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved a bill to create a psilocybin advisory board while rejecting legislation to protect gun rights for medical marijuana patients. The psilocybin measure was scaled back from an initial proposal for therapeutic access, and several other cannabis legalization efforts were effectively killed by missing key deadlines.

New Hampshire Officials Move Forward with Psilocybin Study but Block Gun Rights Protections for Medical Patients

Mar 31, 2026

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Kyle Jaeger

Marijuana Moment

The Granite State is giving us a bit of a mixed bag this week when it comes to plant medicine and personal liberties. In a move that feels like one step forward and two steps back, the New Hampshire House has moved a psilocybin bill along to the Senate, but not before stripping away the parts that would have actually given patients immediate access to relief. Instead of the original plan for regulated therapeutic use, we are now looking at the creation of an advisory board to simply study the issue. While it is always good to see more official research into the benefits of psychedelics for things like PTSD and treatment-resistant depression, many advocates are feeling the sting of this significant scale-back.

On the cannabis front, the news is a bit more frustrating for those who value their Second Amendment rights. Lawmakers flat-out rejected a measure that would have protected medical marijuana patients from losing their right to own or buy firearms. It’s a classic "Catch-22" that many in our community face: choosing between legal medicine and a constitutional right. This is especially relevant now, as the U.S. Supreme Court is currently weighing in on similar cases nationwide.

For the everyday toker in New Hampshire, it is a reminder that while the culture is shifting, the legislative gears grind slowly. Several legalization bills were also effectively shelved this month by missing key deadlines. If you are a patient in the state, keep an eye on these advisory board developments; while it’s not the direct access many hoped for, it keeps the conversation alive in the State House. Practically speaking, if you’re concerned about the intersection of your patient status and gun ownership, it might be worth consulting with a legal expert or advocacy group like Americans for Safe Access, as state and federal laws remain in a complicated dance. Stay patient and stay informed—progress is rarely a straight line.