42 U.S.C. § 12211 - Definitions

• Cite as: 42 U.S.C. § 12211

(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.

¹ See References in Text note below.

Cite as 42 U.S.C. § 12211

Source: 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.