legislation: 97-hr-7416
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| 97-hr-7416 | 97 | hr | 7416 | Polygraph Control and Privacy Protection Act of 1982 | Labor and Employment | 1982-12-14 | 1982-12-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | Polygraph Control and Privacy Protection Act of 1981 - Prohibits any person engaged in interstate commerce from: (1) requiring any employee, officer, or applicant for employment to take a polygraph test in connection with such individual's employment; (2) denying employment or disciplining an employee by reason of such individual's refusal to submit to such a test; or (3) using the results of such a test in connection with such individual's employment. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of such provisions. Authorizes civil actions in U.S. district courts on behalf of aggrieved individuals. | 2025-08-29T19:50:20Z |