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HB65 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Rex Reynolds
Rex ReynoldsRepresentative
Republican
Co-Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
Polygraph Examiners, Board of, sunset law review, continued until Oct 1, 2023.
Summary

HB65 extends the Polygraph Examiners Board in Alabama, keeping it active until October 1, 2023 under the Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

The bill continues the existence and functions of the Polygraph Examiners Board and preserves the related statutory provisions (Sections 34-25-1 to 34-25-36) through October 1, 2023. It follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board, and it becomes effective immediately upon governor's signature or when it becomes law.

Who It Affects
  • Polygraph Examiners Board members and staff — the board will continue to exist and regulate polygraph practitioners.
  • Licensees, applicants, and clients regulated by the board — the regulatory framework remains in place through October 1, 2023.
Key Provisions
  • Continuation of the Polygraph Examiners Board and preservation of Sections 34-25-1 to 34-25-36 until October 1, 2023.
  • Immediate effectiveness upon enactment (governor's signature or becoming law) and concurrence by the Legislature.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Polygraph Examiners, Board of

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 2:29 p.m. on March 4, 2021.

H

Assigned Act No. 2021-72.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 432

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 190

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Bill Text

Download Enrolled PDF

Votes

HBIR: Reynolds motion to Adopt Roll Call 189

February 25, 2021 House Passed
Yes 96
No 1
Abstained 3
Absent 4

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 190

February 25, 2021 House Passed
Yes 96
No 1
Abstained 3
Absent 4

HBIR: Reynolds motion to Adopt Roll Call 193

February 25, 2021 House Passed
Yes 95
Abstained 4
Absent 5

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 194

February 25, 2021 House Passed
Yes 94
Abstained 5
Absent 5

Motion to Read Again a Third Time and Pass as Amended Roll Call 432

March 4, 2021 Senate Passed
Yes 32
Absent 2

SBIR: Barfoot motion to Adopt Roll Call 431

March 4, 2021 Senate Passed
Yes 32
Absent 2

Documents

Bill Text (Enrolled) HB65 Alabama 2021 Session - Enrolled
Bill Text (Introduced) HB65 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced

Source: Alabama Legislature