Bill > SB410

This bill establishes a new chapter in New Hampshire law to allow law enforcement agencies to possess portions of human remains for the specific purpose of training cadaver detection canines, which are dogs trained to find the scent of human remains. This authorization is contingent upon obtaining written consent, either from the next of kin or legal representative of the deceased, or from the individual themselves before their death, explicitly permitting the use of their remains for such training. The bill also outlines procedures for the proper handling, storage, and eventual return or disposal of these remains after training, requiring them to be sent to a New Hampshire institution of higher education that assisted in their preparation or to a licensed human medical waste disposal company. Furthermore, it mandates that any law enforcement agency involved in such training must develop and maintain a detailed written policy covering the acquisition, handling, storage, and final disposition of human remains, which must be kept on file with the New Hampshire police standards and training council.

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