Proposal would loosen rabies vaccine requirements for certain pets — for a fee

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 776

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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The New Hampshire House of Representatives is considering a bill that would exempt some pets from booster shots intended to protect against rabies, but state veterinarians said the proposal was not founded on solid data.

Rep. Keith Ammon, a New Boston Republican, is the prime sponsor of House Bill 1488, which would allow pet owners to bypass a state-required rabies booster by presenting the results of a test affirming their pet has some level …

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