New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 573: establishing certification standards for certified public safety comfort dogs.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 573 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: establishing certification standards for certified public safety comfort dogs. Primary sponsor: Regina Birdsell (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 267; Effective 08/31/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina Birdsell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Mike Moffett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 4 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Ruth Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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 the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 267; Effective 08/31/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2145e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2145e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 44
- Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1675h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 9
- Amendment # 2026-1675h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 6
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1675h (NT) 04/29/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 19 P. 8
- Subcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Subcommittee Work Session: 04/21/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
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