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NH HB1407

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires vaccination certificates to include the signature of either the veterinarian or a person authorized by the veterinarian to provide a signature

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Executive Departments and Administration12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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