New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1167: enabling the use of ferrets for hunting.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1167 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: enabling the use of ferrets for hunting. Primary sponsor: Joseph Barton (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 112.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Barton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 1 |
| Joe Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 29 |
| Michael Granger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 2 |
| Seth King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Coos 4 |
| Tom Mannion | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 1 |
| Kristin Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 112
- Ought to Pass: MF DV 145-189 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 112
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-6; RC) HC 9 P. 40
- Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:15 am GP 153
- Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:15 am GP 153
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 1 P. 9