42 USC 12131 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 02, 2024

§ 12131.

Definitions

As used in this subchapter:

(1)

Public entity

The term “public entity” means—

(A)

any State or local government;

(B)

any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or States or local government; and

(C)

the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and any commuter authority (as defined in section 24102(4) 1

 See References in Text note below.

of title 49).

(2)

Qualified individual with a disability

(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 201, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 337.)

cite as: 42 USC 12131