CHAPTER 8
HB 153-FN - FINAL VERSION
6Mar2025... 0443h
2025 SESSION
25-0495
09/08
HOUSE BILL 153-FN
SPONSORS: Rep. Comtois, Belk. 7; Rep. J. Aron, Sull. 4; Rep. Bixby, Straf. 13; Rep. Kenny, Hills. 13; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Ward, Dist 8
COMMITTEE: Environment and Agriculture
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to study adding a statewide resource to assist with the investigation, training, prosecution, and prompt response of animal cruelty.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
6Mar2025... 0443h 25-0495
09/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
8:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study adding a statewide resource to assist with the investigation, training, prosecution, and prompt response of animal cruelty.
8:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
8:3 Duties. The committee shall:
I. Examine existing training provided by the New Hampshire police standards and training council and other courses that may be available either in-state or out-of-state.
II. Identify the best way to train law enforcement and other stakeholders including prosecutors.
III. Identify the best way to form a group to be a resource for others in New Hampshire.
IV. Recognize that having a group to assist with promptness of calls will be in the best interest of animals in distress.
V. Work with all agencies involved in the mission.
VI. Identify any other issues that may be needed to fulfill the intent of this committee.
8:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
8:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2025.
8:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: May 08, 2025
Effective Date: May 08, 2025
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 19, 2025 | 2025-0443h |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 21, 2025 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | House | Floor Vote |
| March 18, 2025 | Senate | Hearing |
| March 18, 2025 | Senate | Hearing |
| March 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 8, 2025: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2025; Chapter 8; 05/08/2025
April 30, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/10/2025 HJ 12
April 29, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/17/2025); SJ 11
March 27, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
March 18, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/27/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14
March 13, 2025: Hearing: 03/18/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 13
March 13, 2025: Hearing: 03/18/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 13
March 12, 2025: Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
March 6, 2025: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 30
March 6, 2025: Referred to Finance 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 10
March 6, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0443h: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 9
March 6, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0443h: AA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 9
Feb. 19, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0443h (NT) 02/18/2025 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 14 P. 7
Feb. 12, 2025: Executive Session: 02/18/2025 10:45 am LOB 301-303
Feb. 12, 2025: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
Feb. 5, 2025: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/14/2025 09:00 am LOB 301-303
Feb. 5, 2025: Full Committee Work Session: 02/11/2025 10:00 am LOB 301-303
Jan. 29, 2025: Full Committee Work Session: 02/04/2025 09:30 am LOB 301-303
Jan. 22, 2025: Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2025 11:00 am LOB 301-303
Jan. 15, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/21/2025 10:00 am LOB 301-303
Jan. 6, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 2 P. 8