HB1709

Prohibiting certain unlawfully present felons from occupying or renting real property, relative to pet vendor foster home and defining pet vendor foster facility, and providing procedures for the potential confiscation of livestock involved in cruelty to animal cases.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

Prohibits unlawfully present felons from occupying or renting real property and outlines procedures for livestock confiscation in cruelty cases.

New Hampshire HB1709 amends state law to prohibit individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States and have been previously convicted of a felony from occupying or renting real property. It also defines "pet vendor foster home" and "pet vendor foster facility," requiring pet vendors to report these to the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food. The bill outlines procedures for the potential confiscation of livestock involved in cruelty cases, including the handling, care, and disposition of such livestock.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 181–154 · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Roll Call Votes

181 Yea

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154 Nay

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19 Not Voting

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38 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Mar 3

10:00 AM

Housing Executive Session

History

Jun 4

Senate

Sen. Pearl Moved Laid on Table, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 06/04/2026; Senate Journal 14

Jun 4

Senate

Pending Motion Committee of Conference Report # 2026-2083c; 06/04/2026; Senate Journal 14

May 28

Senate

Conferee Change; Senator Pearl Replaces Senator Altschiller; Senate Journal 14