New Hampshire 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 529 — relative to cruelty to a wild animal, fish, or wild bird.

Last action — Signed by Governor Sununu 07/28/2021; Chapter 156; Eff: 01/01/2022

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2021. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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 (4 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Sununu 07/28/2021; Chapter 156; Eff: 01/01/2022

  2. Enrolled RC 24Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 04/08/2021); SJ 12

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 99

  4. Ought to Pass: RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/01/2021; SJ 10

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/01/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  6. Remote Hearing: 03/22/2021, 01:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 16

  7. Introduced 03/04/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7

  8. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/24/2021 HJ 3 P. 72

  9. Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 02/24/2021 HJ 3 P. 10

  10. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/24/2021 HJ 3 P. 10

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 19-1; CC) HC 12 P. 7

  12. Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2021 01:30 pm Remote info same as above

  13. Public Hearing: 02/01/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link:To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94410519799 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.

  14. Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 2 P. 52

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (404)

404 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 529?
HB 529 is sponsored by David Watters (Democrat), Janet Wall (Democrat), Debra DeSimone (Republican), James Spillane (Republican), Ellen Read (Democrat), Kate Murray (Democrat), Amanda Elizabeth Toll, Tom Sherman, Betty I. Gay, Patrick F. Abrami, and Jeb Bradley.
What is the current status of HB 529?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2021. Enacted.
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