HB 1274-FN-LOCAL (2026): relative to dog licenses.
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HB 1274-FN-LOCAL (2026)
relative to dog licenses.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Animals
- Chapter law: 84
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, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 19, 2026 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 47(f). It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 9, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2026, making it Chapter 84 of the session laws.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 10:45 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: floor debate, House
- March 24, 2026, 10:05 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 122-123
- April 9, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 9, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 10:45 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 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Referred to Ways and Means 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- February 25, 2026: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026
- March 24, 2026: Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 10:05 am
- April 9, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026
- May 7, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026)
- May 7, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026
- May 22, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 84; eff. 07/01/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 354-FN (2003): relative to dog license fees.