Animal Rights

New Hampshire has a broad range of animal rights laws from vaccine requirements to a ban on animal fighting. Alterations to those laws continue to be hot questions each year in the Statehouse. Recent debates include imposing stricter penalties on animal abusers and the question of who pays for the care of animals confiscated during abuse cases. Use this page to learn about the latest policies on the agenda.

Critical bills

HB 1102 (2024)
Ban sale of animals with birth deformities that cause suffering

HB 1173 (2024)
Require euthanasia after two dog attacks

HB 1182 (2024)
Add various horse practices, such as tail nicking, to animal cruelty law

HB 1325 (2024)
Allow small tailed monkeys, raccoons, foxes, otters, skunks, and red tailed kangaroos as pets

HB 1351 (2024)
Ban glue traps for rodents

HB 1501 (2024)
Repeal dog and cat licensing

HB 1505 (2024)
Establish public registry of animal abusers

HB 1680 (2024)
Prohibit sale of dogs and cats at retail pet shops

SB 97 (2023)
Prohibit animal testing in New Hampshire

SB 363 (2024)
Ban simulcast dog races

SB 541 (2024)
Prohibit sale of dogs and cats at retail pet shops

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New law will allow EMTs to help K-9s

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Should NH prohibit the sale of cosmetic products tested on animals?

cat reaching its claws

Should NH ban cat declawing?

Felony for animal fighting paraphernalia?

Five-year ban on animal ownership for felony abusers?

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