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HB1438

Enabling mental health caseworkers to report instances of animal abuse by their clients.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26
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Allows mental health caseworkers to report animal abuse by clients without liability.

New Hampshire HB1438 amends RSA 330-A to allow mental health caseworkers to report animal abuse by clients without fear of liability. Caseworkers can report to the nearest police department or the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This protection extends to confidentiality breaches when reporting abuse. The act takes effect 60 days after passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

1:40 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Mar 3

1:00 PM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

History

Apr 21

Senate

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10

Apr 17

Senate

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 15A

Apr 1

Senate

Hearing: 04/09/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:40 pm; Senate Calendar 13