This bill proposes an amendment to RSA 216-A, introducing a new section that allows dogs to be off leash on designated hiking trails within state parks, provided they are not accessible by motor vehicles. The bill stipulates that dogs must be under the verbal or physical control of their owner or handler at all times, and the owner or handler must carry a leash to restrain the dog if necessary. Additionally, the bill requires dogs to be leashed in certain areas such as picnic or camping areas, parking lots, or near restrooms. The department in charge may also designate specific trails where dogs must be leashed due to unique conditions like high pedestrian traffic, and these trails will be clearly marked with signage.

The bill includes no text marked for insertion or deletion, indicating that it is an addition to the current law rather than a modification of existing text. The effective date of the act is upon its passage, meaning the changes would become law immediately after the bill is enacted.