New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 6 D cosponsors

HB 1013 — relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 154; eff.06/19/2026

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

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  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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In plain language

The bill relates to the regulation of pig-catching games.

This legislation addresses the rules and regulations governing games focused on capturing pigs. It aims to clarify the legal framework for such activities.

Summary

relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

18 added · 44 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HB 1013 includes a new requirement for the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food to create best practices for pig-catching contests. This addition aims to ensure the well-being of the animals involved by consulting with farmers and veterinarians before publishing guidelines meant to be ready for the 2027 fair season. This matters because it introduces structured guidelines that could improve safety and welfare for both the pigs and the participants in these events.

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LBA 26-2323 04/20/2026 HB 1013-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1435s) AN ACT relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
This bill does not provide funding, nor does it authorize new positions.
June 19, 2026
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund(s) None Expenditures* $0 Indeterminable Indeterminable Indeterminable Increase Increase Increase Funding Source(s) General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill METHODOLOGY:
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food to develop and publish best handling practices for contests involving the capture of pigs and to adopt rules for enforcement of those practices.
The Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food states it does not have sufficient information regarding the number, frequency, or location of such events to determine the level of effort required to implement the bill.
The Department states it is currently operating at capacity and would be unable to absorb additional responsibilities within its existing budget.
As a result, the Department reports an indeterminable increase in state expenditures beginning in FY 2026 and each year thereafter.
Based on limited information, expenditures could range from $10,000 to $100,000 or more annually, depending on the need for additional staff, overtime, rulemaking, and development of educational materials.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 154; eff.06/19/2026

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

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

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1435s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1435s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1435s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1435s, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A

  8. Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 13

  9. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0718h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 15

  11. Amendment # 2026-0718h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 15

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0718h (NT) 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 14

  13. Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  14. Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  15. Full Committee Work Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  16. Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:30 pm GP 153

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 2

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1013 do?
relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.
Who sponsors HB 1013?
HB 1013 is sponsored by Jodi Newell (Democrat), Paul Berch (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), Peter Bixby (Democrat), Cathryn Harvey (Democrat), and James Gruber (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1013?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.
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