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NH HB1407
Bill
Status
12/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Long
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AI Summary
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Allows licensed veterinary technicians to administer rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, and ferrets under the indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian, rather than requiring the veterinarian to perform the vaccination directly
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Removes the requirement that pet owners must complete the pre-vaccination bite disclosure statement "in the veterinarian's presence," allowing the statement to be completed with either the veterinarian or veterinary technician on the same day
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Expands the duties under RSA 436:102 to include veterinary technicians in completing rabies vaccination certificates, with the supervising veterinarian retaining responsibility for maintaining records
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Requires vaccination certificates to include the signature of either the veterinarian or a person authorized by the veterinarian to provide a signature
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Takes effect 60 days after passage
Legislative Description
Enabling veterinary technicians to provide rabies vaccinations while indirectly supervised by a veterinarian.
Last Action
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
3/11/2026