This bill amends the definition of "foster home" in RSA 437:1 to include a determination of the best interest of the animal. The new legal language specifies that a foster home is a private residence in New Hampshire that is associated with and inspected by an animal shelter facility. It further stipulates that animals may be held in a foster home when a licensed veterinarian deems it necessary for the animal's health, safety, and wellbeing, particularly for pregnant or lactating animals.

The bill does not delete any existing legal language but adds a new paragraph (VI) to clarify the definition of a foster home. Additionally, the act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 437:1
SB475 text: 437:1