SB 53 New Hampshire Senate · 2026 Regular Session

relative to natural organic reduction of human remains.

This bill establishes a regulatory framework for natural organic reduction (NOR) of human remains, which converts human remains into soil through a contained, accelerated process. It requires NOR facilities to be licensed by the state board of registration of funeral directors and embalmers, sets detailed requirements for authorization, handling, and disposal of remains, and defines key terms including "authorizing agent" and "NOR facility." The bill affects funeral directors, embalmers, NOR facility operators, and individuals making final disposition decisions for human remains. It establishes procedures for medical examiner certification, facility inspections, and record-keeping while prohibiting certain practices like embalming before NOR.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
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Oct 29, 2025
Committee
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 46
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/06/2025, Vote 4-0, CC SC 11
upper
Jan 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 3
upper
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