HB1766

Relative to cruelty to livestock.

Final Passage·6/10/26

New Hampshire HB1766 amends laws on livestock cruelty, detailing procedures for confiscation, care, and disposition of livestock.

New Hampshire HB1766 amends existing laws to establish procedures for the confiscation, care, and disposition of livestock in cases of cruelty. It mandates that livestock be taken into protective custody by law enforcement officers or animal control officers when there is probable cause to believe the livestock is being abused or neglected. The bill outlines the process for notifying the owner, providing proper care, and returning or disposing of the livestock.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · Jun 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 2

9:30 AM

Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 3

9:30 AM

Environment and Agriculture Work Session

History

Jun 10

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 10

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

Jun 3

Senate

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2129e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 05/21/2026); Senate Journal 14