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NH SB524

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim McGough

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows restaurants and bars with on-premises liquor licenses to deliver mixed drinks containing liquor (not just beer and wine) alongside meal deliveries to customers' homes

  • Requires drinks containing liquor to be transported in sealed containers that clearly identify the licensee and demonstrate when opened, while beer and wine must remain in original sealed containers

  • Maintains existing restaurant delivery license requirements: $250 annual fee, delivery only during operating hours, food must accompany alcohol orders, and delivery personnel must be W-2 employees age 21+

  • Prohibits alcohol deliveries to schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, playgrounds, and parks

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Enabling on-premises licensees to deliver liquor to customers who order a meal for home delivery and establishing a commission to develop a regulatory framework for tincture products containing alcohol.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs House Journal 5

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Affairs2/26/2026
Commerce11/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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