HR 3071 · 99th Congress · Labor and Employment

Polygraph Protection Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-07-24· Sponsored by Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.(1985-08-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Polygraph Protection Act of 1985 - Prohibits any employer from using any lie detector test or examination in the work place, for both pre-employment testing and testing in the course of employment. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prepare and have printed notices setting forth this prohibition. Requires employers to post these notices. Provides for remedies for violations of this Act as found in the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempts Federal, State, and local employees from the Act's coverage.…

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