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NH HB1092

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Comtois

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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

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