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New HampshireHB12532025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

(New Title) exempting dogs guarding livestock or crops from nuisance dog statutes when engaged in such work.

Sponsored By: Barbara Comtois (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More roaming freedom for crop-guarding farm dogs

Beginning January 1, 2027, New Hampshire allows crop-guarding dogs to run at large under an exception to dog-control rules. The dog must be accompanied by its owner or custodian. That person must see or hear the dog, or have reasonable knowledge of its location. The dog does not need to stay in sight at all times.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Barbara Comtois

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Catherine M Kenny

    Republican • House

  • Howard Pearl

    r • Senate

  • Judy F. Aron

    Republican • House

  • Peter W Bixby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 160; eff. 01/01/2027

    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 2026-1308s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4

    5/7/2026House

  5. Committee Amendment # 2026-1308s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

    4/3/2026Senate

  6. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1308s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

    4/3/2026Senate

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1308s, 04/09/2026; Vote 2-0; CC; SC 13

    4/2/2026Senate

  8. Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 12

    3/26/2026Senate

  9. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7

    3/17/2026Senate

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0930h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 32

    3/11/2026House

  11. Amendment # 2026-0930h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 32

    3/11/2026House

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0930h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 16

    3/4/2026House

  13. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153

    3/4/2026House

  14. Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153

    2/25/2026House

  15. Full Committee Work Session: 02/24/2026 10:00 am GP 153

    2/18/2026House

  16. Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:00 pm GP 153

    2/11/2026House

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 12

    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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