New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed House 7 R cosponsors

HB 779 — allowing the sale of rabbit meat in intrastate commerce.

Last action — Enacted in accordance with Article 44 Part II of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor 5/30/2025 eff. 07/29/2025

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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 died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 30, 2025.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill allows the sale of rabbit meat within the state. It was enacted without the governor's signature and will take effect on July 29, 2025.

Bill Text

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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Enacted in accordance with Article 44 Part II of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor 5/30/2025 eff. 07/29/2025

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 59

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/08/2025); SJ 13

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-1906e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 33

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-1906e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/01/2025); SJ 12

  6. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 2-1; CC; SC 17

  8. Hearing: 04/01/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:20 am; SC 15

  9. Introduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 9

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0647h: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 12

  11. Amendment # 2025-0647h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 12

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0647h 03/04/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)

  13. Full Committee Work Session: 03/04/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303

  14. Executive Session: 03/04/2025 11:20 am LOB 301-303

  15. Public Hearing: 02/19/2025 10:15 am LOB 301-303

  16. Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 3 P. 27

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 779 do?
This bill allows the sale of rabbit meat within the state. It was enacted without the governor's signature and will take effect on July 29, 2025.
Who sponsors HB 779?
HB 779 is sponsored by Keith Ammon (Republican), Barbara Comtois (Republican), Kevin Verville (Republican), Judy Aron (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), and James Creighton (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 779?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 779?
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