HB1423

Relative to the offense of improper influence and making synthetic and semisynthetic kratom illegal to prepare, distribute, manufacture, sell, possess, or advertise, with exceptions made for scientific research.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

New Hampshire HB1423 makes improper influence a class B felony and bans synthetic and semisynthetic kratom except for scientific research.

New Hampshire HB1423 amends RSA 640:3 to classify improper influence as a class B felony, with mandatory minimum penalties for threats against public servants, party officials, voters, or their immediate family members. The bill also amends RSA 318-B to classify synthetic and semisynthetic kratom as a schedule II controlled drug, prohibiting their preparation, distribution, manufacture, sale, possession, or advertisement unless for scientific research purposes. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

1:35 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Feb 18

2:30 PM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Executive Session

History

May 21

House

House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1976s (Rep. Roy): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/21/2026 House Journal 14

May 14

Senate

Sen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2026-1976s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12

May 14

Senate

Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1976s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12