UT HB0089

Law enforcement officers, prosecutors, courts, and government officials are prohibited from asking or requiring sexual offense victims to submit to polygraph examinations during criminal investigations or prosecutions

Polygraph examinations cannot be used as a condition for proceeding with the investigation or prosecution of a sexual offense

A victim's refusal to take a polygraph examination cannot prevent the investigation, charging, or prosecution of the sexual offense

"Polygraph examination" is defined as any instrument or device that detects physiological changes (pulse, breathing rate) to determine truthfulness, including lie detector tests

Effective date: May 6, 2026