Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§12187 Exemptions for Private Clubs and Religious Organizations
Title 42 › CHAPTER 126 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES › SUBCHAPTER III — PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES › § 12187
Summary
Private clubs and other places that are already excluded under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.) are not covered by these rules. Religious organizations and groups they control, including places of worship, are also not covered.
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Title 42, §12187
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The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to private clubs or establishments exempted from coverage under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000–a(e)) [42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.] or to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations, including places of worship.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241. Title II of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 2000a et seq.) of chapter 21 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title
note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective 18 months after July 26, 1990, see section 310(a) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12181 of this title.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 12187
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102