A bill to prevent the denial of employment opportunities by prohibiting the use of lie detectors by employers involved in or affecting interstate commerce.

H.R. 1212 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on Feb 24, 1987, sponsored by John Williams. Congress held 11 roll call votes on it.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 24, 1987
Policy area: Civil rights
Public law: Public Law 100-347

Sponsor

John Williams (D-MT)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 24, 1987
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawJun 27, 1988

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests by employers at nursing home…House · Nov 4, 1987
To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests by employers in the business of…House · Nov 4, 1987
To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests on employees or potential employees…House · Nov 4, 1987
To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests by companies dealing in controlled…House · Nov 4, 1987
To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests if the test was administered in…House · Nov 4, 1987
To amend HR 1212, polygraph tests, to permit use of lie detector tests by employers who operate firms…House · Nov 4, 1987
To amend in the nature of a substitute HR 1212, polygraph tests, to provide strict guidelines for the use of…House · Nov 4, 1987
To pass HR 1212, polygraph tests, a bill to prohibit the use of lie detectors by employers involved in or…House · Nov 4, 1987
To pass HR 1212, polygraph protection act, a bill to restrict the use of lie detector tests on employees and…Senate · Mar 3, 1988
To adopt the conference report on HR 1212, employee polygraph protection, a bill to prohibit the polygraph…House · Jun 1, 1988
To adopt the conference report on HR 1212, polygraph protection act, a bill to prevent the denial of…Senate · Jun 9, 1988

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