New Hampshire SB475: (New Title) relative to pet vendor foster homes, defining pet vendor foster facility, and relative to cruelty to livestock.

Sponsors

• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• Ruth Ward (R, 8)
• Daniel Innis (R, 7)
• David Watters (D, 4)
• Daryl Abbas (R, 22)
• Nicholas Germana (D, 15)
• Wayne MacDonald (R, 16)
• Cathryn Harvey (D, 6)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: Conference Committee Report # 2026-2092c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
2. June 4, 2026: Conference Committee Report 2026-2092c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15
3. May 28, 2026: Conference Committee Report # 2026-2092c Filed 05/28/2026; As Amended by the House
4. May 26, 2026: Conferee Change; Senator Lang Replaces Senator Altschiller; SJ 14
5. May 26, 2026: Conferee Change: Rep. Alexander Jr. Replaces Rep. Freeman 05/26/2026 HJ 14
6. May 22, 2026: Conferee Change: Rep. Freeman Replaces Rep. Bixby 05/22/2026 HJ 14
7. May 21, 2026: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/26/2026, 01:00 pm, Room 159, GP
8. May 21, 2026: Speaker Appoints: Reps. J. Aron, Comtois, Bixby, N. Germana 05/21/2026 HJ 14
9. May 21, 2026: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14
10. May 20, 2026: President Appoints: Senators Birdsell, Pearl, Altschiller; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

Common questions

What is SB475?

SB475 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) relative to pet vendor foster homes, defining pet vendor foster facility, and relative to cruelty to livestock.

What is the status of SB475?

Passed one chamber as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Conference Committee Report # 2026-2092c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14 (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored SB475?

Kevin Avard (R, 12), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB475?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2034&sy=2026