SB446 Requiring animal care center operators to notify dog owners when a dog will be left unattended and to report injuries to animals or people which occur on the premises of the animal care center.
Requiring animal care center operators to notify dog owners when a dog will be left unattended and to report injuries to animals or people which occur on the premises of the animal care center.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Minimal cost impact; transparency requirements are inexpensive to implement.
Your Community
Protects pets and their owners by ensuring animal care facilities are transparent about supervision and safety.
Your Freedom
Reasonable consumer protection that doesn't restrict individual freedoms.
Status
Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Sponsor
Ruth Ward (R)
The Short Version
Would require doggy daycares and boarding facilities to notify owners when dogs will be left unattended and report injuries. Practical consumer protection for pet owners who trust facilities with their animals' care.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Pet owners using boarding and daycare facilities
- ▲ Animals in care centers
- ▲ Responsible facility operators who already follow best practices
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Animal care center operators facing new notification and reporting requirements
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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