HB1013 Relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.
Relative to games wherein the object is to capture a pig.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Taxpayers will bear an indeterminate annual cost estimated between $10,000–$100,000+ to fund Department of Agriculture work, with no dedicated appropriation identified.
Your Community
County fairs and livestock events may benefit from clearer safety and animal-handling standards, though impact depends on how many such contests occur statewide.
Your Freedom
The bill imposes best-practice guidelines but does not appear to restrict or ban pig-catching contests or alter individual rights.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 154; eff.06/19/2026
Sponsor
Cathryn Harvey (D)
The Short Version
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to develop and publish best practices for pig-catching contests (like those at county fairs) before the 2027 fair season, covering pig handling, contestant supervision, staff training, and transportation of pigs taken home. It has no upfront cost but creates an indeterminate ongoing expense of potentially $10,000–$100,000+ annually.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Participants in pig-catching contests at county fairs and state fair
- ▲ Livestock and animal welfare (through humane handling guidance)
- ▲ Event organizers (through clarified safety standards)
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ New Hampshire taxpayers (via General Fund expenditure for Department of Agriculture staff and rulemaking)
- ▼ Department of Agriculture (operating at capacity, must absorb new duties without additional appropriation)
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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