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NH SB535
Bill
Status
11/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Howard Pearl
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AI Summary
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Defines "residential breeder" as an individual who breeds dogs or cats within their primary residence (not a separate facility), transfers no more than 50 animals per calendar year, and raises litters in a household/family environment
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Prohibits residential breeders from importing animals for transfer, with or without a fee
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Defines "imported animal" as offspring of any animal imported into New Hampshire while pregnant
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Establishes that animals born to imported pregnant females are considered to have met importation requirements if the mother met those requirements
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Takes effect 60 days after passage
Legislative Description
Relative to the confiscation of animals from persons suspected of or charged with abuse of animals.
Last Action
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1124s, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11
3/12/2026