New Hampshire HB1457: relative to natural organic reduction of human remains.

Sponsors

• Jessica LaMontagne (D, 17) · primary sponsor
• William Darby (D, 11)
• Allison Knab (D, 12)
• David Watters (D, 4)
• Daniel Innis (R, 7)
• Keith Murphy (R, 16)

Latest actions

1. April 23, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
2. April 16, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/23/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 15A
3. April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 13
4. March 30, 2026: Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
5. March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9
6. March 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/17/2026 (Vote 25-0; RC)
7. March 13, 2026: Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
8. February 24, 2026: Division I Work Session: 03/09/2026 10:00 am GP 230
9. February 19, 2026: Referred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 71
10. February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0560h: MA DV 301-48 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 71

Common questions

What is HB1457?

HB1457 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to natural organic reduction of human remains.

What is the status of HB1457?

Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; SJ 10 (April 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1457?

Jessica LaMontagne (D, 17), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1457?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2919&sy=2026