Utah HB0089 prohibits polygraph examinations for victims of sexual offenses during criminal investigations or prosecutions.

Utah HB0089 amends the state's laws to define terms such as "sexual offense" and "polygraph examination." It prohibits law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys, courts, and other government officials from asking or requiring victims of sexual offenses to submit to polygraph examinations during criminal investigations or prosecutions. The bill also ensures that a victim's refusal to submit to a polygraph examination cannot prevent the investigation, charging, or prosecution of a sexual offense. This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0089 prohibits polygraph examinations for victims of sexual offenses during criminal investigations or prosecutions.

Utah HB0089 amends the state's laws to define terms such as "sexual offense" and "polygraph examination." It prohibits law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys, courts, and other government officials from asking or requiring victims of sexual offenses to submit to polygraph examinations during criminal investigations or prosecutions. The bill also ensures that a victim's refusal to submit to a polygraph examination cannot prevent the investigation, charging, or prosecution of a sexual offense. This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.