S 1841 · 94th Congress · Right of privacy

A bill to protect the constitutional rights of citizens of the United States and to prevent unwarranted invasion of their privacy by prohibiting the use of the polygraph type equipment for certain purposes.

Introduced 1975-06-02· Sponsored by Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-06-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes it unlawful for any Government employee or officer or any person engaged in business or other activity affecting interstate commerce to: (1) require a polygraph test as a condition of employment; or (2) discharge or deny a promotion to an individual who refuses to submit to a polygraph test. Permits civil suits to enforce the provisions of this Act. Gives the U.S. district courts jurisdiction under this Act without regard to amount of pecuniary injury or exhaustion of administrative remedies.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican