NH HB 1253

enacted

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

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NH HB 1253 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1253 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-06-24): Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 160; eff. 01/01/2027

What is NH HB 1253 about?

NH HB 1253 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “exempting dogs guarding livestock or crops from nuisance dog statutes when engaged in such work.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1253?

Barbara Comtois is the primary sponsor of NH HB 1253, joined by 7 cosponsors.

Introduced: 2025-12-01
Latest action: 2026-06-24 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 160; eff. 01/01/2027
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

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Action timeline

Newest first

2026-06-24
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 160; eff. 01/01/2027
2026-06-10
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
2026-06-10
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43
2026-06-10
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
enrolled
2026-05-07
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1308s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4
2026-04-03
Committee Amendment # 2026-1308s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
2026-04-03
Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1308s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2026-04-02
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1308s, 04/09/2026; Vote 2-0; CC; SC 13
committee-passage-favorable
2026-03-26
Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 12
2026-03-17
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
introduction,referral-committee
2026-03-11
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0930h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 32
committee-passage-favorable,passage
2026-03-11
Amendment # 2026-0930h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 32
2026-03-04
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0930h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 16
committee-passage-favorable
2026-03-04
Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
2026-02-25
Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
2026-02-18
Full Committee Work Session: 02/24/2026 10:00 am GP 153
2026-02-11
Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:00 pm GP 153
2025-12-01
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 12
introduction,referral-committee

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1978&inflect=2

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