New Hampshire SB442: relative to pet transfers.

Sponsors

• Howard Pearl (R, 17) · primary sponsor
• David Watters (D, 4)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• Timothy Lang (R, 2)
• William Gannon (R, 23)
• Keith Murphy (R, 16)
• Daniel Innis (R, 7)
• Peter Bixby (D, 13)
• Judy Aron (R, 4)
• Carol McGuire (R, 27)
• Michael Moffett (R, 4)

Latest actions

1. May 21, 2026: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
2. May 7, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1794h: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12
3. May 7, 2026: FLAM # 2026-1794h (Rep. Bixby): AA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12
4. April 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC) HC 18 P. 11
5. April 21, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 153
6. April 8, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 04/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 153
7. April 8, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 10:30 am GP 153
8. March 27, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 9
9. March 23, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1125s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
10. March 17, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1125s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

Common questions

What is SB442?

SB442 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to pet transfers.

What is the status of SB442?

Passed one chamber as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13 (May 21, 2026).

Who sponsored SB442?

Howard Pearl (R, 17), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB442?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2243&sy=2026