Funeral Directors Regulation
Summary
New Hampshire Governor Ayotte signed HB1119 into law (Chapter 22) on April 6, 2026, with an effective date of June 2, 2026. The bill amends state regulations concerning funeral directors, passing both chambers with unanimous committee support. This legislation affects licensed funeral directors and funeral homes operating in New Hampshire.
What changed
NH HB1119 was signed into law as Chapter 22, establishing new regulatory requirements for funeral directors in New Hampshire. The bill underwent amendment (#2026-0337h) before final passage and received unanimous support in committee votes (13-0 in House, 4-0 in Senate). The legislation passed the House and Senate via voice vote before receiving gubernatorial approval.
Funeral directors and funeral homes in New Hampshire should review their current licensing and operational practices against the new requirements ahead of the June 2, 2026 effective date. Compliance with the amended regulations will be required upon the law taking effect. Entities should monitor for any implementing guidance from state regulatory agencies.
What to do next
- Review HB1119 requirements with legal counsel before June 2, 2026
- Update funeral director licensing and operational procedures as needed
- Ensure all staff are trained on new regulatory requirements by effective date
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / New Hampshire / HB1119 Signed by Governor HB1119 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
Relative to the regulation of funeral directors.
Bill Details
State New Hampshire
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source gc.nh.gov/billstatus/legacy/bs2016/bills...
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Sponsors
Jennifer Rhodes (Rep - R) Terry Roy (Rep - R) Jonah Wheeler (Rep - D) Howard Pearl (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-06 H Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/03/2026; Chapter 22; eff: 06/02/2026 2026-03-26 S Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 03/26/2026); Senate Journal 8 2026-03-26 H Enrolled 03/26/2026 House Journal 9 2026-03-06 S Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6 2026-03-05 S Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 9 2026-02-19 S Hearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:20 am; Senate Calendar 7 2026-02-13 S Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; Senate Journal 4 2026-02-12 H Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0337h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 2026-02-12 H Amendment # 2026-0337h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 2026-02-03 H Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0337h 01/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 5 2026-02-03 H Executive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 153 2026-01-14 H Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 153 2025-12-01 H Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 1 P. 7
Committee Referrals
2025-12-01 H Executive Departments and Administration 2026-02-13 S Executive Departments and Administration
Bill Text Versions
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