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NH HB 1766

enacted

relative to cruelty to livestock.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NH HB 1766 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1766 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-08-19): Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1766 Become Law: RC 11Y-13N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15

What is NH HB 1766 about?

NH HB 1766 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to cruelty to livestock.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1766?

Barbara Comtois is the primary sponsor of NH HB 1766, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-17
Latest action
2026-08-19 — Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1766 Become Law: RC 11Y-13N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15
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Sponsors

  • Barbara Comtoisprimary
  • Judy F. Aroncosponsor
  • Peter W Bixbycosponsor
  • Judy Aroncosponsor
  • Peter Bixbycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-08-19

    Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1766 Become Law: RC 11Y-13N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15

  2. 2026-08-19

    Veto Overridden 08/19/2026: RC 249-56 by Required Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 54

  3. 2026-06-24

    Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026

    executive-veto

  4. 2026-06-10

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. 2026-06-10

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43

  6. 2026-06-10

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    enrolled

  7. 2026-06-03

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2129e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  8. 2026-06-03

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2129e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 40

  9. 2026-06-03

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2129e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14

    amendment-passage

  10. 2026-05-07

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1432s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4

  11. 2026-04-23

    Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1432s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  12. 2026-04-23

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1432s, AA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  13. 2026-04-23

    Sen. Fenton Moved Laid on Table, MF, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  14. 2026-04-16

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1432s, 04/23/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 15

    committee-passage-favorable

  15. 2026-04-16

    Special Order to the Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  16. 2026-04-16

    HB 1766 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  17. 2026-04-13

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1432s, 04/23/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 15

    committee-passage-favorable

  18. 2026-03-26

    Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 12

  19. 2026-03-17

    Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7

    introduction,referral-committee

  20. 2026-03-11

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0985h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 36

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  21. 2026-03-11

    Amendment # 2026-0985h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 36

  22. 2026-03-04

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0985h 03/03/2026 (Vote 12-1; CC) HC 10 P. 17

    committee-passage-favorable

  23. 2026-03-04

    Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153

  24. 2026-02-25

    Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153

  25. 2026-02-18

    Subcommittee Work Session: 03/03/2026 09:30 am GP 153

  26. 2026-02-18

    Full Committee Work Session: 02/24/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  27. 2026-02-12

    Subcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2026 09:30 am GP 153

  28. 2026-02-11

    Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  29. 2026-02-11

    Subcommittee Work Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 153

  30. 2026-02-04

    Full Committee Work Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  31. 2026-01-28

    Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 03:00 pm GP 153

  32. 2025-12-17

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 35

    introduction,referral-committee

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