New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 446: requiring animal care center operators to notify dog owners when a dog will be left unattended and to report injuries to animals or people which occur on the premises of the animal care center.

In committee Last action March 12, 2026: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

Plain-language summary

SB 446 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: requiring animal care center operators to notify dog owners when a dog will be left unattended and to report injuries to animals or people which occur on the premises of the animal care center. Primary sponsor: Ruth Ward (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ruth Ward (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.