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SB 444 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Ban on animal testing for cosmetics

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prohibiting the use of animal testing when other comparable methods are available.

Prohibits the use of animals in certain cosmetic product testing.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · May 14, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits the use of animals in certain cosmetic product testing.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Daniel InnisRPrimeChair· Commerce
  • Rep. Cathryn HarveyDRanking Member· Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Also: Rep. Patrick LongD

Public testimony

12 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

67% support25% oppose8% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“We should be protecting animals whenever possible. There have been massive increases in the availability of cruelty-free options and it doesn't make sense to continue with the old methods. This would also be a cost saver in the long-term.”
— Alexandra Prescott, raymondsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-081:15 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-211:15 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-2910:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1
  2. Jan 20, 2026SenHearing: 01/20/2026, Room 100, SH, 11:00 am; SC 1
  3. Mar 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0778s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
  4. Mar 5, 2026SenSB 444 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  5. Mar 5, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0778s, AF, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  6. Mar 5, 2026SenSen. Innis Floor Amendment # 2026-0877s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  7. Mar 5, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0877s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  8. Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 8 P. 114
  9. Apr 8, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/08/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
  10. Apr 21, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/21/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
  11. Apr 28, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  12. Apr 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  13. Apr 29, 2026House: Refer for Interim Study 04/29/2026 (Vote 13-2; CC) HC 19 P. 6
  14. May 14, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 2

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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