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SB2115 • 2026

Polygraph Examiners Law; revise definition of the term "Polygraph examiner."

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-29-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "POLYGRAPH EXAMINER" WITHIN THE POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS LAW; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Hill
Last action
2026-02-03
Official status
Dead
Effective date
July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the revised definition or requirements for polygraph examiners beyond updating Section 73-29-3.

Changing the Definition of Polygraph Examiner

This bill changes how Mississippi defines who can call themselves a polygraph examiner.

What This Bill Does

  • Updates Section 73-29-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to revise the definition of 'Polygraph Examiner' within the Polygraph Examiners Law.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who work as or want to become polygraph examiners in Mississippi
  • The state board responsible for regulating polygraph examiners

Terms To Know

Polygraph Examiner
A person who uses a polygraph machine to test if someone is telling the truth.
Board
The group that oversees and regulates polygraph examiners in Mississippi.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill did not pass during its session.
  • It would have taken effect on July 1, 2026, but since it didn't pass, this date is no longer relevant.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    02/03 (S) Died In Committee

  2. 2026-01-09 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/09 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B

Official Summary Text

Polygraph Examiners Law; revise definition of the term "Polygraph examiner."

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
S. B. No. 2115 *SS08/R330* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/SS08/R330
PAGE 1 (ens\kr)

To: Judiciary, Division B
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Hill

SENATE BILL NO. 2115

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-29-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO 1
REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "POLYGRAPH EXAMINER" WITHIN THE 2
POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS LAW; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. Section 73-29-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, is 5
amended as follows: 6
73-29-3. In this chapter, unless the context requires a 7
different definition: 8
"Board" means the polygraph examiners board * * *. 9
"Secretary" means that member of the polygraph examiners 10
board selected by the board to act as secretary * * *. 11
"Internship" means the study of polygraph examinations and of 12
the administration of polygraph examinations by a trainee under 13
the personal supervision and control of a polygraph examiner in 14
accordance with a course of study prescribed by the board at the 15
commencement of such internship * * *. 16
"Person" means any natural person, firm, association, 17
copartnership, or corporation * * *. 18
S. B. No. 2115 *SS08/R330* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/SS08/R330
PAGE 2 (ens\kr)
ST: Polygraph Examiners Law; revise definition
of the term "Polygraph examiner."
"Polygraph examiner" means any person who uses * * * a 19
polygraph instrument to test or question individuals for the 20
purpose of verifying the truth of statements. 21
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 22
and after July 1, 2026. 23