This bill mandates the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food to develop best practices and recommendations for contests that involve capturing pigs. The new section, 644:8-h, is added to RSA 644, which outlines the need for these practices to ensure that the events are educational, humane, and safe for all participants, including contestants, livestock, and viewers. The commissioner is required to consult with various stakeholders, including livestock farmers, veterinarians, the state fair association, and the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, to create these guidelines. The recommendations must be published before the 2027 fair season and will cover aspects such as the handling of pigs, supervision of contestants, training guidance for supervisors, and transportation provisions for pigs.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to establish the framework for these contests. The effective date of the act is set for June 19, 2026, upon its passage.