New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1253: exempting dogs guarding livestock or crops from nuisance dog statutes when engaged in such work.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Comtois | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Belknap 7 |
| Judy Aron | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Sullivan 4 |
| Peter Bixby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Strafford 13 |
| Catherine Kenny | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 160; eff. 01/01/2027
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1308s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1308s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1308s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1308s, 04/09/2026; Vote 2-0; CC; SC 13
- Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 12
- Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0930h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 32
- Amendment # 2026-0930h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 32
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0930h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 16
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