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New HampshireHB17652025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

(New Title) enabling wine and beverage manufacturers to offer tastings of and sell products of certain New Hampshire wine and beverage manufacturers and relative to defacing of controlled products.

Sponsored By: John B. Hunt (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Small beverage makers gain sales options

Starting 60 days after passage, New Hampshire beverage makers producing 15,000 barrels or less per licensing period gain distribution options. They can distribute directly to licensed retailers, to other licensed beverage makers, or through the state’s RSA 180 distribution system. These options can be used together. Total in-state direct retail sales cannot exceed 5,000 barrels.

More wine sales options with fees

Starting 60 days after passage, licensed New Hampshire wine makers can sell and deliver their wines to other licensed wine makers. They can also take their wines to their own or another wine maker’s retail outlet for sampling or sale. Wine makers can sell directly to licensed retailers, at their winery, and at one retail outlet for off-premises drinking. Each wine maker retail outlet carries a $216 annual fee. Samples at wineries and retail outlets are limited to visitors of legal drinking age. Each person may receive one 2-ounce sample or one 5-ounce glass per label. With food available, wine makers can serve up to two 5-ounce glasses per person in Liquor Commission-approved areas. A properly licensed outside food vendor can supply food and nonalcoholic drinks, prepared on-site or elsewhere. Under Commission rules, wine makers can take products to farmers’ markets and licensed wine festivals for sales in original containers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John B. Hunt

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 241; eff. 8/31/2026

    7/10/2026House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52

    6/23/2026House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    6/23/2026Senate

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1721s (Rep. Hunt): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2

    5/21/2026House

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1721s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

    5/5/2026Senate

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1721s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

    5/5/2026Senate

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1721s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

    4/29/2026Senate

  8. Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:35 am; SC 11

    3/18/2026Senate

  9. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7

    3/17/2026Senate

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0473h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 14

    3/11/2026House

  11. Amendment # 2026-0473h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 14

    3/11/2026House

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 0473h 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 10

    3/5/2026House

  13. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 229

    2/25/2026House

  14. Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 229

    2/13/2026House

  15. Subcommittee Work Session: 02/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 229

    2/5/2026House

  16. Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 11:30 am GP 229

    1/29/2026House

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 35

    12/17/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/23/2026

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  • Introduced

    12/17/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

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  • Version adopted by both bodies

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