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AL HB421

Polygraph Examiners Board; polygraph device defined; computer voice stress analysis exempted


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Introduced
04/04/2024
In Committee
04/25/2024
Crossed Over
04/16/2024
Passed
05/08/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/21/2024

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2024

Bill Summary

Polygraph Examiners Board; polygraph device defined; computer voice stress analysis exempted

AI Summary

This bill amends sections of the Alabama Code related to the Polygraph Examiners Board. It defines a "polygraph device" as an instrument that records a subject's cardiovascular pattern, respiratory pattern, and galvanic skin response, and excludes equipment used for computer voice stress analysis. The bill requires polygraph examiners to use a polygraph device that meets the minimum instrumentation requirements, and makes it unlawful for any person to administer polygraph examinations without a license approved by the Polygraph Examiners Board or using a device that does not meet the requirements.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Enacted (on 05/21/2024)

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