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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Detection of Deception Examiners Act and the Regulatory Sunset Act. Permits the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to disclose information and documents related to an examination or investigation of a licensee or applicant only to law enforcement officials, other regulatory agencies that have an appropriate regulatory interest as determined by the Secretary, or a party presenting a lawful subpoena to the Department. Provides that any formal complaint against a licensee filed with the Department or an order issued by the Department against a licensee or applicant shall be a public record. Allows the Department to take action, including imposing fines not to exceed $10,000 per violation, if the individual meets the requirements for grounds for disciplinary action. Grants the Department authority to petition the Attorney General or local State's Attorney office where a violation occurs to enjoin the violation or order enforcement compliance with this Act. Provides that, on a showing of a possible violation, the Department may compel an applicant or a licensee to submit to a physical or mental examination. Provides the Department the authority to issue subpoenas, administer oaths at Department hearings, or petition the circuit courts to order the attendance and testimony of witnesses. Makes other changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to extend the Detection of Deception Examiners Act from January 1, 2012 to January 1, 2022. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Restores language that provides that the use of a voice stress analyzer shall be conducted only with the prior written consent of the subject of such investigation.
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