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SB 442 · 2026 · Senate · Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Renaming pet health certificates

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relative to pet transfers.

Changes the titles used for pet health certificates.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill removes certain requirements on animal shelter facilities relative to the transfer of animals. This bill is a request of the department of agriculture, markets, and food.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Howard PearlRPrimeVice Chair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRChair· Energy and Natural Resources
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
  • Rep. Peter BixbyDRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Also: Sen. David WattersD, Rep. Carol McGuireR

Public testimony

22 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“As a small ethical, responsible breeder of up to 1 litter a year I support this bill.”
— Kristen Neufelder, Randolphsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-179:00 amSenate Energy and Natural ResourcesSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-04-1410:30 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-04-141:30 pmHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2810:00 amHouse Environment and AgricultureGP 153Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
  2. Feb 17, 2026SenHearing: 02/17/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:50 am; SC 5
  3. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1125s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
  4. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1125s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1125s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  6. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 9 P. 54
  7. Apr 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/14/2026 10:30 am GP 153
  8. Apr 14, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
  9. Apr 28, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  10. Apr 28, 2026House: Ought to Pass 04/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC) HC 18 P. 11
  11. May 7, 2026HouseFLAM # 2026-1794h (Rep. Bixby): AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 19
  12. May 7, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1794h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 19
  13. May 21, 2026SenSen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
  14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  15. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  16. Jul 2, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 251; Effective 08/31/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.