Bill > HB1013

This bill prohibits any contests, games, or activities involving pigs where the primary objective is to capture the animal, specifically targeting events where pigs are greased, oiled, or otherwise prepared to make capture more challenging. The proposed legislation would make participation in such an event a misdemeanor, meaning a person who operates, runs, or takes part in such a contest could face criminal charges. The bill will be added to the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) under section 644, creating a new provision that explicitly outlaws these types of pig-related games. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, giving ample time for communities and event organizers to become aware of and comply with the new restriction. While the bill does not specify the exact motivation behind prohibiting these contests, it likely stems from concerns about animal welfare and the potential for causing distress or harm to the pigs involved.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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