SB475

Relative to pet vendor foster homes, defining pet vendor foster facility, and relative to cruelty to livestock.

Vetoed·7/17/26

SB475 regulates pet vendor foster homes and addresses livestock cruelty in New Hampshire.

SB475 defines a "pet vendor foster home" as a private residence used to temporarily house animals, including pregnant or lactating animals, when deemed best for their health. It also defines a "pet vendor foster facility" for medical or behavioral rehabilitation. The bill allows individuals not involved in a livestock cruelty case to petition for temporary custody of confiscated livestock if it's in the animal's best interest. It mandates that veterinarians and state officials be held harmless from liability for decisions made in animal cruelty cases.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

May 5

10:00 AM

Environment and Agriculture Executive Session

May 5

10:00 AM

Environment and Agriculture Work Session

History

Jul 17

Senate

Vetoed by Governor 07/15/2026

Jul 6

House

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

Jul 6

Senate

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