New Hampshire HB1281: establishing standards for the training of comfort dogs.

Sponsors

• Jonathan Morton (R, 39) · primary sponsor
• Brian Cole (R, 26)
• Dale Girard (R, 6)
• Lori Korzen (R, 7)
• Brian Labrie (R, 2)
• Dennis Mannion (R, 25)
• Clayton Wood (R, 13)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026
2. April 27, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026
3. April 24, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
4. April 9, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1058s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
5. March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7
6. March 6, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1058s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
7. March 6, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1058s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
8. March 5, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1058s, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 9
9. March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 7
10. February 19, 2026: Hearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 7

Common questions

What is HB1281?

HB1281 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): establishing standards for the training of comfort dogs.

What is the status of HB1281?

Chaptered as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 49; eff. 07/01/2026 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1281?

Jonathan Morton (R, 39), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1281?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2857&sy=2026