HB1281 Establishing standards for the training of comfort dogs.
Establishing standards for the training of comfort dogs.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Training standards would add modest costs to comfort dog programs.
Your Community
Standards ensure comfort dogs are properly trained, improving safety and effectiveness in settings like courtrooms.
Your Freedom
Professional standards with no significant freedom implications.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Jonathan Morton (R)
The Short Version
Would have established training standards for comfort dogs used in courtrooms, hospitals, and other settings. Sent to interim study for further development.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Victims and witnesses using comfort dogs
- ▲ Comfort dog program operators seeking clear standards
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Comfort dog trainers facing new requirements
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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