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Ban polygraph tests for those who report sexual abuse, Utah lawmaker proposes

A recent investigation from The Tribune and ProPublica showed the damaging effects a polygraph test had on one Utahn who reported that his therapist had touched him inappropriately during sessions.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) House Minority Leader Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, listens to remarks on the first day of the Legislative session, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Romero has introduced a bill which would ban government officials from asking sexual assault victims to undergo a polygraph test.