42 U.S.C. § 12211
Verified against govinfo.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on govinfo.gov ↗
- (a)For purposes of the definition of “disability” in section 12102(2) 1 See References in Text note below. of this title, homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and as such are not disabilities under this chapter.
- (b)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.