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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.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

““Cadaver canine” means a dog trained to detect the scent of human remains for law enforcement purposes.”
RSA 291-B:1
“Law enforcement agencies may possess portions of human remains for cadaver canine training only under the following conditions:”
RSA 291-B:2
“Upon completion of training, all remaining portions of the human remains shall be returned to either:”
RSA 291-B:3
“Any law enforcement agency in New Hampshire that conducts training involving the possession or use of human remains for cadaver canine or related law enforcement purposes shall develop and maintain a written policy governing such activities.”
RSA 291-B:4

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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 13, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass13–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateVoice voteSen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2026-1556sadopted
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1556sadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • May 21, 2026HouseVoice voteHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1556s (Rep. Roy)adopted
    Resulting text: Bill as adopted by both chambers
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2154eadopted
  • Jun 4, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 21, 2026Public hearingHouse Criminal Justice and Public Safety4:45:22–4:49:264m 4slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 9, 2026Public hearingSenate JudiciaryWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamHearing
  • Apr 23, 2026Floor debateSenate floor1:44:18–1:47:213m 3slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1556s — adopted, voice vote; Sen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2026-1556s — adopted, voice vote
  • May 21, 2026Floor debateHouse floor32:50–34:011m 11slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1556s (Rep. Roy) — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2154e Adopted — voice vote; Enrolled Adopted — voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2154e — adopted, voice vote; Enrolled (in recess)

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

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.