SB573

Establishing certification standards for certified public safety comfort dogs.

Complete·7/9/26

Establishes certification standards for public safety comfort dogs in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire SB573 establishes certification standards for public safety comfort dogs, which are trained to provide support, comfort, and crisis response in various settings. The bill defines terms such as "certified public safety comfort dog," "certified public safety comfort dog handler," and "certified public safety comfort dog team." It outlines training requirements, including initial certification, ongoing training, and recertification every three years.

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Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Executive Session

Apr 28

10:00 AM

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Work Session

History

Jul 9

Senate

Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 267; Effective 08/31/2026

Jun 23

Senate

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

Jun 23

House

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