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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 126 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

SUBCHAPTER IV - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

42 U.S.C. Section 12211. Definitions 

(a) Homosexuality and bisexuality
For purposes of the definition of "disability" in section
12102(2) 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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(Pub. L. 101-336, title V, Sec. 511, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 376.)

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