New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1253: exempting dogs guarding livestock or crops from nuisance dog statutes when engaged in such work.

Enacted Last action June 24, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 160; eff. 01/01/2027

Plain-language summary

HB 1253 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: exempting dogs guarding livestock or crops from nuisance dog statutes when engaged in such work. Primary sponsor: Barbara Comtois (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 160; eff. 01/01/2027.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Barbara Comtois (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.