SB410 — relative to possession of human remains for law enforcement training purposes.

SB 410 - AS INTRODUCEDAMENDED BY THE SENATE 01/29/2026 0098s SESSION 26-2178 09/08 SENATE BILL 410 AN ACT relative to possession of human remains for law enforcement training purposes.

SB 410 - AS INTRODUCEDAMENDED BY THE SENATE 01/29/2026 0098s 26-2178 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to possession of human remains for law enforcement training purposes.

Upon completion of training, all remaining portions of the human remains shall be returned to theeither: designated funeral home or mortuary.

SB 410 - AS INTRODUCEDAMENDED BY THE SENATE - Page 2 - II.(a) The institution of higher education located in New Hampshire that assisted in the preparation of the training aids;

or (b) A company licensed to conduct human medical waste disposal in New Hampshire.

Such companies shall be authorized by the New Hampshire department of environmental services to collect, transport, and dispose of regulated medical waste in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

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291-B:4III. Oversight.

Institutions of higher education located in New Hampshire may assist in the preparation of training aids derived from human remains for law enforcement purposes, provided that:

(a) The institution employs or contracts with a properly trained and credentialed medical professional, including a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in a relevant anatomical or forensic science field, a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.), or a doctor of medicine (M.D.), who shall oversee the preparation process.

(b) The preparation of the training aid occurs on-site at a licensed funeral home or mortuary, with the consent of the funeral director and in accordance with all applicable health and safety regulations.

(c) The institution maintains a written agreement with the law enforcement agency requesting the training aid, outlining the scope of work, handling procedures, and chain of custody for the remains.

(d) All activities are conducted in compliance with the consent requirements outlined in RSA 291-B:2, I and II.

291-B:4 Agency Policy Requirements.

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.

This policy shall be submitted to and kept on file with the New Hampshire police standards and training council.

The policy shall include, at a minimum:

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