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NH SB535

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Howard Pearl

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits residential breeders from importing animals for transfer, with or without a fee

  • Defines "imported animal" as offspring of any animal imported into New Hampshire while pregnant

  • Establishes that animals born to imported pregnant females are considered to have met importation requirements if the mother met those requirements

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources11/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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