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StateUtahEnacted
HB 89: Use of Polygraph Amendments
Angela Romero
HB 89 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill implements new rules governing the usage of polygraph examinations within the criminal justice system.
Who is affected
Law enforcement agencies, victims, and criminal defendants in the state of Utah.
Requirements and enforcement
Specific usage requirements for lie detector tests are not detailed in the provided abstract.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Signed by the Governor on March 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
Not stated in the available source.
Risks and tradeoffs
Impact on the admissibility of evidence and the treatment of victims during investigative processes remains unclear.
What is still unknown
The specific constraints, exemptions, and enforcement mechanisms introduced by this legislation are currently unknown.
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Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The provided summary is insufficient to assess specific operational changes or legal limitations regarding polygraph admissibility.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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