HB 1153-FN-LOCAL (2026): establishing a committee to study New Hampshire statutes relative to cats and dogs.
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HB 1153-FN-LOCAL (2026)
establishing a committee to study New Hampshire statutes relative to cats and dogs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 157
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2026 and February 3, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0288h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0288h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1436s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1436s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 7, 2026 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1436s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Judy Aron. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2026, making it Chapter 157 of the session laws.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 3, 2026, 9:15 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 3, 2026, 9:15 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 19, 2026, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- April 16, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- May 7, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0288h — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1436s — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2026, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1436s — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 11:15 am GP 153
- January 27, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- February 3, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 09:15 am GP 153
- February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0288h (NT) 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0288h: AA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0288h: MA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- March 19, 2026: Hearing: 03/19/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am
- April 16, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1436s, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A
- April 16, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1436s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026
- April 16, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1436s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026
- May 7, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1436s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026
- June 4, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026)
- June 4, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
- June 19, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 157; eff. 06/19/2026