New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HB 1407 — enabling veterinary technicians to provide rabies vaccinations while indirectly supervised by a veterinarian.

Last action — Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off; SJ 14

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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 04, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 02, 2026.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows veterinary technicians to administer rabies vaccinations under indirect supervision of a veterinarian.

This bill enables veterinary technicians to provide rabies vaccinations without direct supervision by a veterinarian, expanding their responsibilities. It aims to improve access to vaccinations for animals.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may have improved access to rabies vaccinations for their pets.
  • Small Business: This means veterinary practices may operate more efficiently and serve more clients.

Summary

enabling veterinary technicians to provide rabies vaccinations while indirectly supervised by a veterinarian.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 1407 changes the supervision of veterinary staff from "indirect supervision" to "direct supervision" by veterinarians. This is significant because it ensures that veterinary assistants or technicians must work more closely with licensed veterinarians, potentially improving the quality of care for animals. Additionally, the bill now specifies a clearer timeframe for retaining vaccination records, which can help streamline vaccination tracking and compliance.

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HB 1407 - AS INTRODUCED SESSION 26-2987 08/09 HOUSE BILL 1407 AN ACT enabling veterinary technicians to provide rabies vaccinations while indirectly supervised by a veterinarian.
HB 1407 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE 05/07/2026 1749s SESSION 26-2987 08/09 HOUSE BILL 1407 AN ACT enabling veterinary technicians to provide rabies vaccinations while indirectly supervised by a veterinarian.
HB 1407 - AS INTRODUCED 26-2987 08/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT enabling veterinary technicians to provide rabies vaccinations while indirectly supervised by a veterinarian.
HB 1407 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE 05/07/2026 1749s 26-2987 08/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT enabling veterinary technicians to provide rabies vaccinations while indirectly supervised by a veterinarian.
Vaccination against rabies may be performed either by a veterinarian licensed to practice in New Hampshire or by a veterinary technician, as defined in rules adopted by the board of veterinary medicine under RSA 541-A, working under the indirect supervision of such veterinarian.
Vaccination against rabies may be performed either by a veterinarian licensed to practice in New Hampshire or by a veterinary technician, as defined in rules adopted by the board of veterinary medicine under RSA 541-A, working under the direct supervision of such veterinarian.
The veterinarian and the owner shall retain their copies for the interval between vaccinations specified in RSA 436:100.
The veterinarian and the owner shall retain their copies for the interval between vaccinations specified in RSA 436:100A metal or durable plastic tag, serially numbered, shall be securely attached to the collar or harness of the dog.
A metal or durable plastic tag, serially numbered, shall be securely attached to the collar or harness of the dog.
For the HB 1407 - AS INTRODUCED - Page 2 - purposes of this section, "working the dog" means a dog doing a defined functional canine activity with its owner or handler such as hunting, field work, drafting, and guarding, working, or herding livestock, as defined in RSA 21:34-a, II(a)(4), or participating in any lawful competitive event, including, but not limited to, conformation shows or obedience trials, field trials, agility events, hunts, sled races, or training activities pertinent to functional canine activities.
For the HB 1407 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE - Page 2 - purposes of this section, "working the dog" means a dog doing a defined functional canine activity with its owner or handler such as hunting, field work, drafting, and guarding, working, or herding livestock, as defined in RSA 21:34-a, II(a)(4), or participating in any lawful competitive event, including, but not limited to, conformation shows or obedience trials, field trials, agility events, hunts, sled races, or training activities pertinent to functional canine activities.
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Action History

  1. Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off; SJ 14

  2. Conference Committee Meeting: 05/27/2026 09:30 am GP 231

  3. Conferee Change: Rep. Dargie Replaces Rep. Grote 05/19/2026 HJ 13

  4. President Appoints: Senators Pearl, Gannon, Altschiller; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  5. Sen. Pearl Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  6. Speaker Appoints: Reps. Layon, D. Kelley, Long, Grote 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  7. House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1749s and Requests CofC (Rep. Layon): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1749s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  9. Committee Amendment # 2026-1749s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1749s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17

  11. Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 12

  12. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7

  13. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 42

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 20

  15. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

  16. Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 01:15 pm GP 153

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 19

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (414)

414 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1407 do?
enabling veterinary technicians to provide rabies vaccinations while indirectly supervised by a veterinarian.
Who sponsors HB 1407?
HB 1407 is sponsored by Patrick Long (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1407?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2025. Enacted.
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