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NH HB1092
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Comtois
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AI Summary
- Exempts guard dogs from being classified as "menacing" or "vicious" when they bite, attack, or prey on game animals, domestic animals, fowl, or human beings while on their owner's property
- Amends RSA 466:31, II(g), which currently defines criteria for designating dogs as menacing or vicious
- Applies only to incidents occurring on the dog owner's property; dogs acting off the owner's property remain subject to existing menacing/vicious dog laws
- Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relative to guard dogs.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Agriculture12/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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