HB139 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Polygraph Examiners, applicants required to provide results of state and national criminal history background checks and two sets of fingerprints, Sec. 34-25-22 am'd
Summary: HB139 would require polygraph examiner license applicants to provide two fingerprint sets, undergo state and national background checks, and pay the related costs.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill amends Section 34-25-22 to require two complete sets of fingerprints to be sent to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation for a state background check, with copies forwarded to the FBI for a national background check. Applicants must give written consent for the release of background check results to the Board of Polygraph Examiners. The applicant must pay all costs of the background checks. The Board must keep background information confidential, but may disclose it as needed to support a license denial.

Who It Affects
Applicants for polygraph examiner licensure in Alabama — must submit fingerprints, provide written consent, pay background check costs, and undergo state and national background checks.
Board of Polygraph Examiners — will receive and use the background check results in license decisions and must maintain confidentiality.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 34-25-22 to require two complete sets of fingerprints to be sent to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation for a state background check, with copies forwarded to the FBI for a national background check.
Requires written consent from the applicant for release of background check information to the Board.
Requires the applicant to bear all costs of the background checks.
Board shall keep background information confidential, with disclosure allowed to support license denial.
Act becomes effective immediately following passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Polygraph Examiners