New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1438: enabling mental health caseworkers to report instances of animal abuse by their clients.

Passed one chamber Last action April 23, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

Plain-language summary

HB 1438 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: enabling mental health caseworkers to report instances of animal abuse by their clients. Primary sponsor: Ellen Read (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ellen Read (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.