New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 535: defining residential breeder and imported animal for the purposes of animal transfers and removing references to commercial kennels.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
SB 535 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: defining residential breeder and imported animal for the purposes of animal transfers and removing references to commercial kennels. Primary sponsor: Howard Pearl (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 19, 2026): Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 535 Become Law: RC 5Y-19N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Pearl | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Daryl Abbas | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Judy Aron | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Sullivan 4 |
| Cyril Aures | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Peter Bixby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Strafford 13 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mike Moffett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 4 |
| David Rochefort | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Clayton Wood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 535 Become Law: RC 5Y-19N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15
- Vetoed by Governor 07/02/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1740h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 7
- Amendment # 2026-1740h: AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 7
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1740h 04/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 18 P. 6
- Full Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- Full Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
- Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 11:00 am GP 153
- Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 9 P. 54
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