HB580 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a polygraph examiner is required to obtain a license from the Polygraph Examiners Board and to use an instrument that, at a minimum, records visually, permanently, and simultaneously the cardiovascular, respiratory, and galvanic skin response of a person
This bill would authorize the use of a computer voice stress analyzer for truth verification
This bill would also exempt city, county, and state employees, acting within their official capacities, from licensure by the board
To amend Sections 34-25-2, 34-25-3, and 34-25-20, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Polygraph Examiners Board; to authorize the use of a computer voice stress analyzer for truth verification; and to exempt city, county, and state employees from licensure.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| April 18, 2013 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 9, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB580 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |