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New HampshireHB11532025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: Peter W Bixby (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher dog license fees in New Hampshire

Effective upon passage, covered New Hampshire dog license fees rise by 25 cents for a year or part-year. Unspayed or unneutered dogs at least 4 months old but under 7 months cost $4.75 to license. Spayed or neutered dogs at least 7 months old also cost $4.75, up from $4.50. Owners or keepers seeking that lower fee must meet RSA 466:1-a requirements to the town or city clerk’s satisfaction. Unspayed or unneutered dogs at least 7 months old cost $7.25, up from $7. The law also creates a committee to review New Hampshire’s dog and cat laws for current needs and clear organization. The House Speaker appoints three House members, and the Senate President appoints one senator. Members receive mileage reimbursement at the legislative rate. The committee elects its chair, meets within 45 days of the law taking effect, and needs all four members for a quorum. Findings and any proposed legislation are due by November 1, 2026. Recipients are the House Speaker, Senate President, House and Senate clerks, Governor, and State Library.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Peter W Bixby

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Nicholas A Germana

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 157; eff. 06/19/2026

    6/24/2026House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43

    6/10/2026House

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

    6/10/2026Senate

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1436s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4

    5/7/2026House

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

    4/14/2026Senate

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

    4/14/2026Senate

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

    4/13/2026Senate

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

    3/12/2026Senate

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

    2/25/2026Senate

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

    2/19/2026House

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

    2/19/2026House

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

    2/6/2026House

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

    2/4/2026House

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

    1/27/2026House

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

    1/21/2026House

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

    1/8/2026House

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

    12/1/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/10/2026

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  • Introduced

    12/1/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

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