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§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

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The rules in this part do not apply to private clubs or other places that are exempt under Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a(e)). They also do not apply to religious organizations or to organizations controlled by religious groups, including places of worship.

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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

Apr 5, 2026

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