HB 1281 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee
Training standards for comfort dogs
AI-generatedestablishing standards for the training of comfort dogs.
Defines facility comfort dogs and requires training for facility comfort dogs to be certified as such.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (House) · March 11, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill defines facility comfort dogs and requires training for facility comfort dogs to be certified as such.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Rep. Jonathan MortonRPrime
- Rep. Brian ColeRVice Chair· Housing
- Rep. Dale GirardRVice Chair· Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy
- Rep. Brian LabrieRClerk· Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Rep. Dennis MannionRVice Chair· Judiciary
Also: Rep. Lori KorzenR, Rep. Clayton WoodR
Public testimony
Hearings
- 2026-02-1110:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
- 2026-02-1810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
- 2026-02-181:00 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 13
- Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Feb 18, 2026HouseWork Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 7
- Mar 11, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 10
Coverage
No reporting linked yet.
Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.