Lie Detector Test Laws by State

State laws may require employers to follow certain rules and place restrictions on the use of lie detector tests for employment purposes.

State laws often place restrictions on how lie detector tests can be administered and what can be asked. The restrictions vary widely from state to state. If you're an employer considering the use of a lie detector test for an applicant or an employee, click on any of the shaded states on the map for information regarding the requirements for employers in those states.

If you are considering the use of lie detector tests for your hiring process, consult with your legal advisor.

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Rhode Island
Arizona
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Carolina
Maine
New Hampshire
  1. Alabama - Using Lie Detector Tests
  2. Alaska - Using Lie Detector Tests
  3. Arizona - Using Lie Detector Tests
  4. Arkansas - Using Lie Detector Tests
  5. California - Using Lie Detector Tests
  6. Colorado - Using Lie Detector Tests
  7. Connecticut - Using Lie Detector Tests
  8. Delaware - Using Lie Detector Tests
  9. District of Columbia - Using Lie Detector Tests
  10. Florida - Using Lie Detector Tests
  11. Georgia - Using Lie Detector Tests
  12. Hawaii - Using Lie Detector Tests
  13. Idaho - Using Lie Detector Tests
  14. Illinois - Using Lie Detector Tests
  15. Indiana - Using Lie Detector Tests
  16. Iowa - Using Lie Detector Tests
  17. Kansas - Using Lie Detector Tests
  18. Kentucky - Using Lie Detector Tests
  19. Louisiana - Using Lie Detector Tests
  20. Maine - Using Lie Detector Tests
  21. Maryland - Using Lie Detector Tests
  22. Massachusetts - Using Lie Detector Tests
  23. Michigan - Using Lie Detector Tests
  24. Minnesota - Using Lie Detector Tests
  25. Mississippi - Using Lie Detector Tests
  26. Missouri - Using Lie Detector Tests
  27. Montana - Using Lie Detector Tests
  28. Nebraska - Using Lie Detector Tests
  29. Nevada - Using Lie Detector Tests
  30. New Hampshire - Using Lie Detector Tests
  31. New Jersey - Using Lie Detector Tests
  32. New Mexico - Using Lie Detector Tests
  33. New York - Using Lie Detector Tests
  34. North Carolina - Using Lie Detector Tests
  35. North Dakota - Using Lie Detector Tests
  36. Ohio - Using Lie Detector Tests
  37. Oklahoma - Using Lie Detector Tests
  38. Oregon - Using Lie Detector Tests
  39. Pennsylvania - Using Lie Detector Tests
  40. Rhode Island - Using Lie Detector Tests
  41. South Carolina - Using Lie Detector Tests
  42. South Dakota - Using Lie Detector Tests
  43. Tennessee - Using Lie Detector Tests
  44. Texas - Using Lie Detector Tests
  45. Utah - Using Lie Detector Tests
  46. Vermont - Using Lie Detector Tests
  47. Virginia - Using Lie Detector Tests
  48. Washington - Using Lie Detector Tests
  49. West - Using Lie Detector Tests
  50. Wisconsin - Using Lie Detector Tests
  51. Wyoming - Using Lie Detector Tests
  52. Using Lie Detector Tests in West Virginia

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