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HAMDT 490 (100th)

An amendment to insert the provisions of H.R. 1536 as a substitute for the existing text. The amendment would allow the use of polygraph testing under certain conditions. Notice must be provided stating that such tests are voluntary. It would prohibit any questions dealing with religious, racial, political, labor rights views, and sexual preference except in certain instances (eg. day care jobs). It permits the subject to terminate the test at any time, quarantees the subject a copy of the results of the exam, and specifies that no action may be taken solely in the results of a polygraph test. Minimum standards on test examiners would be imposed. In addition, the amendment would permit states to adopt more stringent standards, and provide relief for violations of the bill and make other changes.