New Hampshire SB573: (New Title) establishing certification standards for certified public safety comfort dogs.

Sponsors

• Donovan Fenton (D, 10)
• William Gannon (R, 23)
• Howard Pearl (R, 17)
• Ruth Ward (R, 8)
• Michael Moffett (R, 4)
• Jonathan Morton (R, 39)

Latest actions

1. June 10, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2145e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
2. June 10, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2145e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
3. May 21, 2026: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
4. May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1675h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
5. May 14, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1675h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
6. May 1, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1675h (NT) 04/29/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 19 P. 8
7. April 22, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
8. April 22, 2026: Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
9. April 16, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/21/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
10. April 1, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229

Common questions

What is SB573?

SB573 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) establishing certification standards for certified public safety comfort dogs.

What is the status of SB573?

Passed one chamber as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2145e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14 (June 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB573?

Donovan Fenton (D, 10), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB573?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2239&sy=2026