Polygraph Protection Act of 1987

Summary

Polygraph Protection Act of 1987 - Prohibits any employer from: (1) requiring or suggesting that an employee or prospective employee take a lie detector test; (2) using lie detector test results; or (3) taking employment action against an employee or prospective employee who refuses to take a lie detector test or institutes a proceeding under or related to this Act. Requires the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) to prepare notices setting forth such prohibitions. Requires employers to post such notices. Provides civil penalties for violations of this Act. Grants the Secretary authority to restrain violations of this Act. Allows employees and prospective employees to bring civil actions against any employer who violates the provisions of this Act. Imposes a three-year statute of limitations for such actions. Exempts from coverage under this Act: (1) Federal, State, and local governments; (2) certain Federal contractors; and (3) tests conducted pursuant to the performance of intelligence or counterintelligence functions. Provides a limited exemption under which an employer may request certain employees to submit to a polygraph test if the test is administered in connection with an ongoing investigation involving economic loss or injury to the employer's business, including theft, embezzlement, misappropriation, or an act of unlawful industrial espionage or sabotage. Specifies reporting requirements of the employer under such circumstances. Requires the employer to comply with applicable State and local laws and any negotiated collective bargaining agreement that limits or prohibits the use of lie detector tests on employees. Declares that such limited exemption does not apply if an employee is discharged, dismissed, disciplined, or discriminated against in any manner on the basis of the results of one or more polygraph tests or the refusal to take a polygraph test, without additional supporting evidence. Sets forth the right of an examinee during the pretest phase, the actual testing phase, and the post-test phase. Specifies the qualifications of an examiner and directs the Secretary to promulgate standards for such individuals. Prohibits the disclosure of information obtained from a polygraph test, except as provided by this Act.

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Timeline

1. 1 December 1987

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 December 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 December 1987

   Committee

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Labor Department.

   Source: Committee

4. 3 February 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 February 1988

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 528.

   Source: Calendars

6. 11 February 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy under the authority of the order of Feb 4, 88 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-284. Minority views filed.

   Source: Committee

7. 11 February 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy under the authority of the order of Feb 4, 88 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-284. Minority views filed.

   Source: Committee

8. 22 February 1988

   Floor

   Star Print ordered Rpt. 100-284.

   Source: Floor

9. 1 March 1988

   Vote

   Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74-19. Record Vote No: 33.

   Source: Floor

10. 2 March 1988

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

11. 3 March 1988

    Vote

    Cloture on the Committee substitute invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77-19. Record Vote No: 42.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 March 1988

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 11 February 1988

  Open at official source

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  summary · EN · 1 December 1987

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988
• amends ← To provide an exemption for drug security, drug theft, or drug diversion investigations.
• amends ← To provide an exemption for security services.
• amends ← To provide a child care exemption.
• amends ← To reassign the federal authority with regard to the establishment of standards governing polygraph examiners.
• amends ← To remove the term "chemical" from the definition of a "lie detector".
• amends ← To exempt small businesses from the provisions of the Act.
• amends ← To remove the provisions establishing a private right of action.
• amends ← To permit an employer to administer a lie detector test to an employee if the employee requests the test.

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