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HB 1013-FN

relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

Filed 2026 · Signed into law · Environment and Agriculture · Animals

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StatusSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
In the HouseCONCURRED
In the SenatePASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date5/7/2026
LSR number2323
Chapter0154
Local government impactno
Committee codeH06

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Where it stands

House: CONCURRED · Senate: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT

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Sponsors

Harvey, Cathryn(D) Ches 6, Berch, Paul(D) Ches 6, Bixby, Peter(D) Straf 13, Gruber, James(D) Ches 16, Newell, Jodi(D) Ches 4, Watters, David(D) Straf 4
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What happened

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Votes

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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0718h

March 5, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

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Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1435s

April 16, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

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House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1435s (Rep. J. Aron)

May 7, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

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Committee reports

Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.

Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

Rep. Judy Aron

The original bill banned any games in which the object is to capture a pig. Testimony revealed that these games are very popular at many fairs across the state and they help kids become acquainted with animals. Many of our fairs across the state do a very good job of running these events, and they do make sure that animals are treated humanely. Unfortunately, some contest organizers do not make or follow appropriate rules which protect the well being of contestants and animals. We heard that one contest allowed captured pigs to be kept in plastic feed bags, with holes cut out for the pig’s snout, and the pigs were not given adequate water or food after being captured. Instead of banning these contests outright, the committee felt it was appropriate for the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food (DAMF), in consultation with other fair and agriculture organizations, to come up with a list of best practices which can be incorporated into rules for these events. This would assist contest organizers to adopt rules for their pig capture contests which include humane handling of pigs during release and capture, having adequate supervision of contestants, giving guidance and training to contest organizers, and making provisions for the proper transportation of pigs to be taken home by the winners of the contest. This list of best practices would be completed in time for the 2027 fair season. DAMF was also given authority to make rules such that if fair organizers failed to follow contest rules, contest organizers could be prohibited from holding these contests for a period of time. Vote 15-0.

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