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NH SB410

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Gannon

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes New Hampshire law enforcement agencies to possess portions of human remains (tissue, bone, or anatomical material) specifically for training cadaver detection dogs

  • Requires written consent from either the next of kin/legal representative or from the deceased individual through a pre-death legally valid document authorizing donation for law enforcement training purposes

  • Mandates that all human remains be returned to the designated funeral home or mortuary after training completion for proper lawful disposition

  • Assigns the Department of Safety responsibility for adopting rules on respectful handling and secure storage, with authority to conduct compliance audits of law enforcement agencies

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage; violations may result in disciplinary action, revocation of authorization, or other penalties

Legislative Description

Relative to possession of human remains for law enforcement training purposes.

Last Action

Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:30 am GP 159

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety2/26/2026
Judiciary11/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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