Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew HampshireIntroduced
SB 410: relative to possession of human remains for law enforcement training purposes.
Bill Gannon
SB 410 status: Introduced — Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 09/16/2026 (Vote 9-0; ) (updated Sep 17, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 15/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates a specific regulatory framework (Chapter 291-B) for law enforcement to acquire and use human remains for canine training.
Who is affected
Law enforcement agencies, funeral homes, institutions of higher education, and families of the deceased who donate remains.
Requirements and enforcement
Agencies must obtain written consent, develop written policies, file policies with the police standards council, and maintain documented chain-of-custody.
Costs and funding
Nominal operational costs associated with policy development and record-keeping; potential disposal fees.
When it takes effect
Act was to take effect 60 days after passage, though it is currently not recommended for further action.
Potential benefits
Improved efficacy of cadaver detection dogs in police investigations; standardized ethical conduct and safety compliance.
Risks and tradeoffs
Sensitivity of utilizing human remains; reliance on secondary parties (funeral homes/disposal) for regulatory compliance.
What is still unknown
The long-term impact on donor willingness and potential for rare procedural failure.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Establishes a rigorous legal framework for respectful handling of remains
- Mandates explicit, written consent from next of kin or the deceased
- Ensures ethical standards for scientific and training preparation
Risks
- Potential for significant emotional distress for donor families
- Requires complex documentation processes that may be prone to error
- Ethical sensitivities regarding the use of remains for training
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Mandates written policies for all involved law enforcement agencies
- Requires submission of training policies to the state police standards council
- Establishes traceable chain of custody requirements for remains
Risks
- Relies on self-reporting by law enforcement agencies to the Council
- Lacks a requirement for independent public auditing of remains use
- Limited transparency for the public regarding specific agency usage
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Enhances law enforcement capability to locate remains in missing person cases
- Requires professional oversight by qualified medical experts
- Ensures preparation of training aids follows health and safety regulations
Risks
- Inherent health risks associated with human remains handling
- Requires coordination across multiple facilities increasing risk of error
- Potential for training aids to pose contamination risks if improperly stored
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill has been classified as 'Not Recommended for Future Legislation' as of September 2026.
Analysis scope
The bill is metadata-supported and the current status is inactive.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
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