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HB 1196·MS·house

Polygraph examiners law; revise to include computer voice stress analyzer examiners and authorize use of CVSA examinations.

FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Hobgood-Wilkes
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(H) Died In Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill updates the state's Polygraph Examiners Law to also cover computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA) examiners and allows both polygraph and CVSA tests to be used for truth verification and deception detection. It revises definitions, licensing rules, board composition, fees and disciplinary procedures for these professionals. The measure failed and died in committee.

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