Quality Assurance in the Private Sector Drug Testing Act of 1993
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jul 1993): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 1303, introduced in 1993, aims to establish federal quality standards for drug testing in the private sector. It would require any laboratory performing drug tests for employer-sponsored drug testing programs to be certified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Secretary would be tasked with creating these certification standards, focusing on scientific accuracy and laboratory procedures.
Employers who implement drug testing programs would also be required to establish written anti-drug abuse policies, detailing testing circumstances, privacy safeguards, available treatment programs, and potential penalties. A drug-free awareness program to inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse and available resources would also be mandated. The bill includes provisions for employee protections, such as the right to explain a positive test result and protection against retaliation for exercising rights under the act.
As a 1993 bill, S. 1303 was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Its status is listed as "Introduced," meaning it had not advanced further in the legislative process at the time of this information. If it were to proceed, it would typically require committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both the Senate and the House of Representatives before potentially being sent to the President.
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Official summary
Quality Assurance in the Private Sector Drug Testing Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit a laboratory from performing a drug test in connection with any drug testing program subject to this Act unless the laboratory is certified under this Act. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish standards for certifying laboratories. Requires an employer, as a condition of implementing or maintaining a drug testing program, to establish a written anti-drug abuse policy containing specified elements and a drug-free awareness program. Sets forth employee protections. Allows professional athletes to be treated as other employees under this Act except for certain provisions relating to confidentiality.
Timeline
28 Jul 1993
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Common questions
- What does S. 1303 do?
- This bill, S. 1303, introduced in 1993, aims to establish federal quality standards for drug testing in the private sector. It would require any laboratory performing drug tests for employer-sponsored drug testing programs to be certified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Secretary would be tasked with creating these certification standards, focusing on scientific accuracy and laboratory procedures. Employers who implement drug testing programs would also be required to establish written anti-drug abuse policies, detailing testing circumstances, privacy safeguards, available treatment programs, and potential penalties. A drug-free awareness program to inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse and available resources would also be mandated. The bill includes provisions for employee protections, such as the right to explain a positive test result and protection against retaliation for exercising rights under the act. As a 1993 bill, S. 1303 was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Its status is listed as "Introduced," meaning it had not advanced further in the legislative process at the time of this information. If it were to proceed, it would typically require committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both the Senate and the House of Representatives before potentially being sent to the President.
- Has S. 1303 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1303. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1303?
- S. 1303 was sponsored by Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (R-UT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 1303?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. (28 Jul 1993).
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