HB396

Relative to the processing of cattle, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Vetoed·7/16/26

Allows processing of cattle, swine, sheep, and goats at non-USDA certified facilities.

New Hampshire HB396 modifies regulations for processing cattle, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by the USDA. It exempts these animals from state and federal inspection if processed on the farm. Licensed restaurants and retailers can purchase uninspected meat from producers, provided they keep purchase records and label products accurately. The bill also mandates annual veterinary inspections for non-amenable herds and sets limits on the number of animals processed per month.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

OTPA

214 Yea

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119 Nay

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20 Not Voting

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42 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 10

10:30 AM

Commerce Hearing

Nov 12, 2025

11:00 AM

Environment and Agriculture Work Session

History

Jul 16

House

Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026

Jul 1

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

Jun 29

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15