SB619 Establishing procedures for expedited court hearings and disposition of confiscated animals.
Establishing procedures for expedited court hearings and disposition of confiscated animals.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Faster disposition reduces costly long-term sheltering of confiscated animals at taxpayer expense.
Your Community
Reduces animal suffering and shelter overcrowding by resolving cruelty cases faster.
Your Freedom
Expedited hearings balance property rights with animal welfare through judicial process.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 House Journal 14
Sponsor
Daryl Abbas (R)
The Short Version
Creates expedited court procedures for handling confiscated animals in cruelty cases. Speeds up the process so animals don't languish in shelters for months while cases are pending.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Confiscated animals
- ▲ Animal shelters
- ▲ Taxpayers paying for long-term animal care
- ▲ Communities
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Defendants in animal cruelty cases who may have less preparation time
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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