HB1157

Relative to licensure as a pet vendor.

Complete·5/28/26

New Hampshire HB1157 requires a license for pet vendors selling over 30 dogs, cats, ferrets, or 50 birds or household pets.

New Hampshire HB1157 amends RSA 437:3 to mandate that any physical facility selling over 30 dogs, cats, ferrets, or 50 birds or household pets must have at least one licensed pet vendor. This act takes effect 45 days after its passage.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 25

9:00 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Hearing

Feb 3

11:15 AM

Environment and Agriculture Executive Session

History

May 28

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 82; eff.07/06/2026

May 12

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 House Journal 12

May 11

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/07/2026); Senate Journal 12