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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
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Your Community

Limited to civil liability in pet death cases.

5
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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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