Dog Owners of the Granite State

2010 Legislation

Bills that have been introduced

HB 1354 – relative to dog racing – House Local and Regulated Revenue Committee – Status

HB 1417 - allowing companion dogs in certain areas of restaurants – House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee – Passed the House – Status

HB1525 – relative to physical therapists practicing on animals – House Executive Departments and Administration Committee – Status

HB 1639 - relative to the tethering of dogs – House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee – Status

SB 365 – requiring the sterilization of animals adopted from shelters – Passed the Senate – Status

Retained Bills from 2009

HB431 - requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable – Ought to Pass as amended – Status

Defeated Bills

HB 1562 – relative to assistance dogs – House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee – DOGS position: Opposed

HB 1596 – relative to the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs – House Municipal and County Government Committee – DOGS position: Watch

HB 1624 – relative to the care and treatment of dogs by breeders within the state – House Environment and Agriculture Committee – DOGS position: Opposed.