New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 442 — relative to pet transfers.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 251; Effective 08/31/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 2026.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill addresses regulations regarding pet transfers.

This legislation establishes rules for the transfer of pets, ensuring that such processes are regulated. It aims to create a more organized framework for pet ownership transfers.

Summary

relative to pet transfers.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

18 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of SB 442 made a few important changes regarding the sale and transfer of pets. Specifically, it clarifies that official certificates of transfer will now be removed from the animal records database after four years, and it requires that shelters must have an official certificate of transfer before moving any dogs, cats, or ferrets brought in from outside the state, ensuring that they meet quarantine requirements. These changes aim to enhance transparency and health safety for animals being transferred across state lines.

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SB 442 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1125s 7May2026...
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SB 442 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/26/2026 1125s 7May2026...
CHAPTER 251 SB 442 - FINAL VERSION 03/26/2026 1125s 7May2026...
1 Sale of Pets and Disposition of Unclaimed Animals;
251:1 Sale of Pets and Disposition of Unclaimed Animals;
2 Sale of Pets and Disposition of Unclaimed Animals;
251:2 Sale of Pets and Disposition of Unclaimed Animals;
3 Health Certificate;
251:3 Health Certificate;
4 Effective Date.
251:4 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
August 31, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 251; Effective 08/31/2026

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

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

  4. Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1794h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 19

  6. FLAM # 2026-1794h (Rep. Bixby): AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 19

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC) HC 18 P. 11

  8. Full Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  9. Full Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153

  10. Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 10:30 am GP 153

  11. Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 9 P. 54

  12. Committee Amendment # 2026-1125s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  13. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1125s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1125s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11

  15. Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:50 am; SC 5

  16. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 404 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (404)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 442 do?
relative to pet transfers.
Who sponsors SB 442?
SB 442 is sponsored by Keith Murphy (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Judy Aron (Republican), Daniel Innis (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), Michael Moffett (Republican), Kevin Avard (Republican), Peter W Bixby, Carol M McGuire, and David Watters (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 442?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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