42 U.S.C. § 12211 — Definitions

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(a) Homosexuality and bisexuality For purposes of the definition of “disability” in section 12102(2) 1 of this title, homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and as such are not disabilities under this chapter. (b) Certain conditions Under this chapter, the term “disability” shall not include— (1) transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (2) compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (3) psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.

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(a) Homosexuality and bisexuality

For purposes of the definition of “disability” in section 12102(2) 1 of this title, homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and as such are not disabilities under this chapter.

(b) Certain conditions

Under this chapter, the term “disability” shall not include—

(1)

transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders;

(2)

compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or

(3)

psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 101–336, title V, § 512, formerly § 511, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 376; renumbered § 512, Pub. L. 110–325, § 6(a)(2), Sept. 25, 2008, 122 Stat. 3558.)

history & why it existsrecord from the source credit

1990Enacted · Pub. L. 101-336 · 104 Stat. 376
2008Amended · Pub. L. 110-325 · 122 Stat. 3558

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 101-336 on 1990-07-26.