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HB 1348 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Human remains for cadaver dog training

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

Authorizes law enforcement to possess human remains, upon written consent, for the purpose of training cadaver dogs.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 16, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill authorizes law enforcement to possess human remains, upon written consent, for the purpose of training cadaver dogs. This bill is a request of the department of safety.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Terry RoyRPrimeChair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Dennis MannionRVice Chair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Jennifer RhodesRVice Chair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary

Also: Rep. Ricky DevoidR

Public testimony

4 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

50% support50% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Police don't need to possess cadaver parts for training. They have n concept of maintaining biological integrity of human remains. It is easy enough for dogs to learn on surrogate animals.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2110:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-04-091:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 16
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
  3. Jan 21, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/21/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
  4. Feb 13, 2026House: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 9 P. 6
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 7
  6. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6
  7. Apr 9, 2026SenHearing: 04/09/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 13
  8. Apr 23, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15A
  9. Apr 23, 2026SenHB 1348 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  10. Apr 23, 2026SenSen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2026-1556s, AA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  11. Apr 23, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1556s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  12. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1556s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2
  13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2154e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2154e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  15. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
  16. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  17. Jul 10, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 301; eff. 9/8/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.