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[CITE: 42USC12211]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
    CHAPTER 126--EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
 
                 SUBCHAPTER IV--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 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.

(Pub. L. 101-336, title V, Sec. 511, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 376.)
