CHAPTER 154
HB 1013 - FINAL VERSION
5Mar2026... 0718h
04/16/2026 1435s
2026 SESSION
26-2323
08/09
HOUSE BILL 1013
AN ACT relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.
SPONSORS: Rep. C. Harvey, Ches. 6; Rep. Bixby, Straf. 13; Rep. Gruber, Ches. 16; Rep. Newell, Ches. 4; Rep. Berch, Ches. 6; Sen. Watters, Dist 4
COMMITTEE: Environment and Agriculture
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food to develop best practices and recommendations for games in which the object is to capture a pig.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
5Mar2026... 0718h
04/16/2026 1435s 26-2323
08/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
154:1 New Section; Contests Involving Pigs. Amend RSA 644 by inserting after section 8-g the following new section:
644:8-h Contests Involving Pigs. In order to promote an educational, humane, and safe event for contestants, livestock, and viewers, and in consultation with livestock farmers, livestock veterinarians, the state fair association, and the university of New Hampshire cooperative extension, the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food shall identify and publish best handling practices and recommendations for contests involving the capture of pigs. Such practices and recommendations shall be published in advance of the 2027 fair season and shall include:
I. Handling of pigs during release and capture.
II. Supervision of contestants during the event.
III. Guidance for training of individuals supervising or assisting.
IV. The manner and provisions for the transportation of pigs to be taken home by contestants.
154:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: June 19, 2026
Effective Date: June 19, 2026
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 18, 2026 | 2026-0718h |
| April 13, 2026 | 2026-1435s |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 3, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 7, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 16, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
June 24, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 154; eff.06/19/2026
June 10, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
June 10, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
May 7, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1435s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12
April 14, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1435s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
April 14, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1435s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
April 13, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1435s, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A
April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 13
March 6, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0718h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 15
March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0718h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 15
Feb. 20, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0718h (NT) 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 14
Feb. 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
Feb. 11, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
Feb. 4, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 153
Jan. 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:30 pm GP 153
Nov. 7, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 2