New Hampshire HB1438: (New Title) enabling mental health caseworkers to report instances of animal abuse by their clients.

Sponsors

• Ellen Read (D, 10) · primary sponsor
• Efstathia Booras (D, 8)
• Christal Lloyd (D, 8)
• Jonah Wheeler (D, 33)
• Diane Kelley (R, 32)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1622s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2. May 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1622s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
3. April 22, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1622s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17
4. April 21, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
5. April 17, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15A
6. April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/08/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 13
7. April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/09/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 13
8. March 30, 2026: Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
9. March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9
10. March 19, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/17/2026 (Vote 25-0; CC)

Common questions

What is HB1438?

HB1438 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) enabling mental health caseworkers to report instances of animal abuse by their clients.

What is the status of HB1438?

In committee as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1622s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1438?

Ellen Read (D, 10), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1438?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2620&sy=2026