New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1709: prohibiting certain unlawfully present felons from occupying or renting real property, relative to pet vendor foster home and defining pet vendor foster facility, and providing procedures for the potential confiscation of livestock involved in cruelty to animal cases.

Passed both chambers Last action June 4, 2026: Pending Motion Committee of Conference Report # 2026-2083c; 06/04/2026; SJ 14

Plain-language summary

HB 1709 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibiting certain unlawfully present felons from occupying or renting real property, relative to pet vendor foster home and defining pet vendor foster facility, and providing procedures for the potential confiscation of livestock involved in cruelty to animal cases. Primary sponsor: Joe Alexander (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): Pending Motion Committee of Conference Report # 2026-2083c; 06/04/2026; SJ 14.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Alexander (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.