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NH HB1348
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Terry Roy
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AI Summary
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Authorizes law enforcement agencies in New Hampshire to possess portions of human remains (tissue, bone, or other anatomical material) solely for training cadaver detection dogs
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Requires written consent from either the deceased individual (documented prior to death) or their next of kin/legal representative before remains can be used for training
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Mandates that all remaining portions of human remains be returned to the designated funeral home or mortuary after training completion for proper disposition
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Directs the Department of Safety to adopt rules for respectful handling and secure storage of remains, and authorizes periodic compliance audits of law enforcement agencies
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Takes effect 60 days after passage; violations may result in disciplinary action, revocation of authorization, or other legal penalties
Legislative Description
Relative to possession of human remains for law enforcement training purposes.
Last Action
Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 6
3/6/2026