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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Alexander | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 29 |
| Ross Berry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 44 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Katelyn Kuttab | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 17 |
| Kristine Perez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 16 |
| Katy Peternel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Carroll 6 |
| Kimberly Rice | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pending Motion Committee of Conference Report # 2026-2083c; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
- Sen. Pearl Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
- Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2083c; 06/04/2026
- Conferee Change; Senator Pearl Replaces Senator Altschiller; SJ 14
- Conference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2026 02:45 pm GP 234
- President Appoints: Senators Gannon, Birdsell, Altschiller; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
- Sen. Gannon Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
- Speaker Appoints: Reps. Alexander Jr., Beaulier, Dumont, Reinfurt 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150
- House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1978s and 2026-1939s and Requests CofC (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 150
- Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1939s and #2026-1978s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Sen. Pearl Floor Amendment # 2026-1978s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1939s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
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