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HB1013 • 2026

relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Cathryn Harvey (D), James Gruber (D), Paul Berch (D), Peter Bixby (D), Jodi Newell (D), David Watters (D)
Last action
2026-06-24
Official status
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

What This Bill Does

  • relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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Amendment #2026-0718h : AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 15

Plain English: Amendment #2026-0718h : AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 15 1

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Bill History

  1. 2026-06-24 H

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 154; eff.06/19/2026

  2. 2026-06-10 S

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  3. 2026-06-10 H

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  4. 2026-05-07 H

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1435s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  5. 2026-04-14 S

    Committee Amendment #2026-1435s , AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  6. 2026-04-14 S

    Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1435s , MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  7. 2026-04-13 S

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1435s , 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A

  8. 2026-04-01 S

    Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 13

  9. 2026-03-06 S

    Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6

  10. 2026-03-05 H

    Amendment #2026-0718h : AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 15

  11. 2026-03-05 H

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0718h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 15

  12. 2026-02-20 H

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0718h (NT) 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 14

  13. 2026-02-18 H

    Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  14. 2026-02-11 H

    Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  15. 2026-02-04 H

    Full Committee Work Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  16. 2026-01-28 H

    Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:30 pm GP 153

  17. 2025-11-07 H

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture HJ 1 P. 2

Official Summary Text

relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

Current Bill Text

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CHAPTER 154
HB 1013 - FINAL VERSION

5Mar2026... 0718h
04/16/2026 1435s
2026 SESSION
26-2323
08/09

HOUSE BILL
1013

AN ACT
relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

SPONSORS: Rep. C. Harvey, Ches. 6; Rep. Bixby, Straf. 13; Rep. Gruber, Ches. 16; Rep. Newell, Ches. 4; Rep. Berch, Ches. 6; Sen. Watters, Dist 4

COMMITTEE: Environment and Agriculture

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AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill requires the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food to develop best practices and recommendations for games in which the object is to capture a pig.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in
bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [
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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
5Mar2026... 0718h
04/16/2026 1435s 26-2323
08/09

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six

AN ACT
relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

154:1 New Section; Contests Involving Pigs. Amend RSA 644 by inserting after section 8-g the following new section:
644:8-h Contests Involving Pigs. In order to promote an educational, humane, and safe event for contestants, livestock, and viewers, and in consultation with livestock farmers, livestock veterinarians, the state fair association, and the university of New Hampshire cooperative extension, the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food shall identify and publish best handling practices and recommendations for contests involving the capture of pigs. Such practices and recommendations shall be published in advance of the 2027 fair season and shall include:
I. Handling of pigs during release and capture.
II. Supervision of contestants during the event.
III. Guidance for training of individuals supervising or assisting.
IV. The manner and provisions for the transportation of pigs to be taken home by contestants.

154:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved: June 19, 2026
Effective Date: June 19, 2026