SB442

Relative to pet transfers.

Complete·7/9/26

SB442 mandates health certificates for dogs, cats, and ferrets transferred from out of state and updates related animal transfer regulations.

SB442 amends New Hampshire's animal transfer laws, requiring an official health certificate for dogs, cats, and ferrets received from outside the state before transfer. It also mandates that these animals meet quarantine requirements. The bill updates the title of RSA 437:8 to reflect the new focus on official certificates of transfer. Additionally, it specifies that these certificates must be kept for four years in the animal records database.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 28

10:00 AM

Environment and Agriculture Work Session

Apr 14

10:30 AM

Environment and Agriculture Public Hearing

History

Jul 9

Senate

Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 251; Effective 08/31/2026

Jun 17

Senate

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

Jun 17

House

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