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WV SB233

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Fuller

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the baccalaureate degree requirement for Class I polygraph examiner licenses, which authorize administration of psychophysiological detection of deception examinations for all permissible purposes
  • Removes the associate degree requirement for Class II polygraph examiner licenses, which are limited to full-time law enforcement employees testing their own agency's employees or prospective employees
  • Maintains all other licensing qualifications including minimum age of 21, U.S. citizenship, no felony convictions, passing a competency examination, and completing at least six months of internship training
  • Introduced by Senator Fuller on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Committee on the Workforce

Legislative Description

Clarifying qualifications to be licensed to administer polygraphs

Crime

Last Action

To Governor 3/13/2026

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/3/2026
Workforce1/14/2026

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