(Second New Title) enabling local governing bodies to regulate the muzzling of dogs.
Sponsored By: Jodi K Newell (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Higher license fees for unaltered dogs
New Hampshire raises annual license fees for dogs that are not spayed or neutered by $0.25. For dogs aged 4 months to under 7 months, the fee rises from $4.50 to $4.75. For dogs 7 months or older, it rises from $7 to $7.25. Spayed or neutered dogs 7 months or older still cost $4.50. Owners or keepers of spayed or neutered dogs must satisfy the clerk that they meet state requirements under RSA 466:1-a. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.
Towns gain power over dog muzzling
New Hampshire cities and towns can set local rules for dog licensing, restraint, and muzzling of dogs defined as vicious by state law. These rules apply only to dogs owned or kept within that city or town. Local penalties cannot exceed $50, and local annual license fees cannot exceed the state base fees by more than $1. The law does not impose a statewide muzzle requirement; owners' duties depend on the local rules adopted. This authority takes effect 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jodi K Newell
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Nicholas A Germana
Democratic • House
Philip M Jones
Democratic • House
Samantha Jacobs
Democratic • House
Terri O'Rorke
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 08/01/2025; Chapter 272; eff. 09/30/2025
8/11/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 64
7/18/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/18/2025SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2923e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 61
7/14/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2923e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/11/2025SenateConference Committee Report 2025-2790c: Adopted, VV 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 18
6/26/2025HouseConference Committee Report # 2025-2790c, Adopted, VV; 06/26/2025; SJ 17
6/26/2025SenateConference Committee Report Filed, # 2025-2790c; 06/26/2025
6/18/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting: 06/17/2025 08:30 am LOB 302-304
6/17/2025HouseConferee Change; Senator Pearl Replaces Senator Avard; SJ 17
6/12/2025SenatePresident Appoints: Senators Avard, McConkey, Watters; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
6/11/2025SenateSen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
6/11/2025SenateSpeaker Appoints: Reps. J. Aron, Bixby, Barbour, Comtois 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 52
6/3/2025HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1697s and Requests CofC (Rep. Osborne): MA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 52
6/3/2025HouseCommittee Amendment # 2025-1697s, AA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
5/1/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1697s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
5/1/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1697s, 05/01/2025; Vote 2-0; CC; SC 19
4/23/2025SenateHearing: 04/08/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 16
4/3/2025SenateIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 10
3/28/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0896h: MA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 22
3/26/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0896h: AA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 22
3/26/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0896h 03/18/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 17 P. 15
3/19/2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/18/2025 10:45 am LOB 301-303
3/12/2025House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/18/2025 12:00 pm LOB 301-303
3/12/2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/11/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
3/5/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended
7/11/2025
Enrolled
7/11/2025
Introduced
1/7/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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