New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

HB 1153 — establishing a committee to study New Hampshire statutes relative to cats and dogs.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 157; eff. 06/19/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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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 December 01, 2025. Enacted.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

The bill establishes a committee to study laws regarding cats and dogs in New Hampshire.

This legislation creates a committee tasked with examining existing New Hampshire laws related to cats and dogs. It aims to review and potentially improve the legal framework concerning pet ownership and welfare.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with pets could see changes in laws that affect pet ownership and care.

Summary

(New Title) establishing a committee to study New Hampshire statutes relative to cats and dogs.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 29 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of Bill HB 1153 establishes a committee to study New Hampshire's laws related to cats and dogs, focusing on its structure and duties. This latest amendment includes specific details about committee membership and compensation for attending meetings, as well as clarifies the reporting timeline for findings and recommendations. These changes are important because they ensure that the committee's work is organized and its outcomes are clearly communicated to key legislative leaders and stakeholders, ultimately helping to improve pet-related laws in the state.

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HB 1153-FN-LOCAL - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 19Feb2026...
CHAPTER 157 HB 1153-FN-LOCAL - FINAL VERSION 19Feb2026...
HB 1153-FN-LOCAL - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 19Feb2026...
CHAPTER 157 HB 1153-FN-LOCAL - FINAL VERSION 19Feb2026...
1 Committee Established.
157:1 Committee Established.
2 Membership and Compensation.
157:2 Membership and Compensation.
3 Duties.
157:3 Duties.
Is the organization of statutory material clear, concise, and readily available? 4 Chairperson;
Is the organization of statutory material clear, concise, and readily available? 157:4 Chairperson;
5 Report.
157:5 Report.
6 Effective Date.
157:6 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2379 04/16/2026 HB 1153-FN-LOCAL- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1436s) AN ACT establishing a committee to study New Hampshire statutes relative to cats and dogs.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
June 19, 2026
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
None
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 157; 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 2026-1436s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1436s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1436s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1436s, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A

  8. Hearing: 03/19/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 10

  9. Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 5

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0288h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 14

  11. Amendment # 2026-0288h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 14

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0288h (NT) 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 7 P. 10

  13. Executive Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153

  14. Full Committee Work Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153

  15. Full Committee Work Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  16. Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 11:15 am GP 153

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 8

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 413 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (413)

413 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1153 do?
(New Title) establishing a committee to study New Hampshire statutes relative to cats and dogs.
Who sponsors HB 1153?
HB 1153 is sponsored by Nicholas Germana (Democrat) and Peter Bixby (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1153?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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