New Hampshire HB1253: (New Title) exempting dogs guarding livestock or crops from nuisance dog statutes when engaged in such work.

Sponsors

• Barbara Comtois (R, 7) · primary sponsor
• Judy Aron (R, 4)
• Peter Bixby (D, 13)
• Cathy Kenny (R, 13)
• Howard Pearl (R, 17)

Latest actions

1. June 10, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
2. June 10, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
3. May 7, 2026: Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1629s; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
4. May 7, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1308s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12
5. April 3, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1308s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
6. April 3, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1308s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
7. April 2, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1308s, 04/09/2026; Vote 2-0; CC; SC 13
8. March 26, 2026: Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 12
9. March 17, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
10. March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0930h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7

Common questions

What is HB1253?

HB1253 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) exempting dogs guarding livestock or crops from nuisance dog statutes when engaged in such work.

What is the status of HB1253?

Passed one chamber as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 (June 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1253?

Barbara Comtois (R, 7), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1253?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2770&sy=2026