Bill > HB277

This bill updates language in New Hampshire state law related to juvenile equines (young horses) by replacing the term "colt" with the more inclusive term "foal" in two specific sections of law dealing with the possession and sale of very young horses. The bill modifies provisions concerning equine foals less than 90 days old, specifically addressing scenarios where a young horse is not being nursed by its mother. The changes clarify circumstances under which possessing or selling such a young horse would be regulated, such as when the dam (mother horse) has died or the foal has been separated from its dam. The bill removes some specific geographical restrictions (like references to being born "in this state") and standardizes terminology to use "foal" instead of "colt," which is typically a term specifically referring to a male horse. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving time for stakeholders to become aware of the updated language and requirements.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0570&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB277