NE1: Northeast Polygraph Reform Act (Law)

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Northeast Polygraph Reform Act

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Sponsor: Governor Dallasfan65

Debate on this bill will remain open for 72 hours, or until around 9:35PM on Friday, April 4, unless modified or extended.  The sponsor, Governor Dallasfan65, is encouraged to speak on behalf of the bill within the next 36 hours.  If he does not, the bill will be tabled as there is other proposed legislation in the queue.

The floor is open for debate.

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I'm wondering despite the unreliability if this tool is still used for other reasons? Are we overlooking something?

Despite its faults, polygraphs are somewhat effective in determining whether someone is lying.  Sure, some people can beat it, but those who are lying are more likely to get caught than by random luck. 

Polygraphs are also sometimes used by probation officers when dealing with sex offenders on probation.

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The debate period is over.  Seeing no amendments, it is time to vote on the bill, as originally drafted:

Northeast Polygraph Reform Act

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This vote shall remain open for the earlier of 48 hours or when all Representatives have voted.

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Aye

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The voting period is over.  By a vote of 4-0 with 1 absence, the bill passes and goes to the governor's desk for his signature or veto.

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Governor Dallasfan65 has signed this bill into law.