New Hampshire HB1157: relative to licensure as a pet vendor.

Sponsors

• Peter Bixby (D, 13) · primary sponsor
• Judy Aron (R, 4)
• Liz Barbour (R, 35)
• Nicholas Germana (D, 15)
• Howard Pearl (R, 17)

Latest actions

1. May 28, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 82; eff.07/06/2026
2. May 12, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 43; eff. 07/07/2026
3. May 12, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12
4. May 11, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12
5. April 28, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
6. April 9, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-3085s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
7. April 3, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
8. March 25, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13
9. March 19, 2026: Hearing: 03/25/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 11
10. February 25, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 5

Common questions

What is HB1157?

HB1157 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to licensure as a pet vendor.

What is the status of HB1157?

Signed into law as of May 28, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 82; eff.07/06/2026 (May 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1157?

Peter Bixby (D, 13), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1157?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2414&sy=2026