HB1276 Relative to the liability for death of a companion animal.
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Relative to the liability for death of a companion animal.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
5
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
5
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Your Wallet
Would have affected damages in pet death cases, a relatively rare occurrence.
5
🏘️
Your Community
Limited to civil liability in pet death cases.
5
⚖️
Your Freedom
Technical tort law adjustment.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 24
Sponsor
Travis Corcoran (R)
The Short Version
Would have modified liability rules when a companion animal is killed, potentially capping or changing damages available. Killed via ITL.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Depends on whether liability was expanded or limited
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Depends on whether liability was expanded or limited
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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