public entity

Defined in 3 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.

For purposes of the application of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.) under this section, the term “public entity” means any entity listed in subsection (a) of this section that provides public services, programs, or activities.

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1995–2014 2 U.S.C. § 1331The Congress · Rights and protections under Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 relating to public services and accommodations; procedures for remedy of violations · in this section

For purposes of the application of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.) under this section, the term "public entity" means any entity listed in subsection (a) that provides public services, programs, or activities.

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2014–present 2 U.S.C. § 1331The Congress · Rights and protections under Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 relating to public services and accommodations; procedures for remedy of violations · in this section

For purposes of this part, the term “public entity” means any State, any political subdivision of a State, and any Indian tribe or tribal organization (as defined in section 450b(b) and section 450b(c) 1 of title 25).

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1994–2016 42 U.S.C. § 290FFThe Public Health and Welfare · Comprehensive community mental health services for children with serious emotional disturbances · for purposes of this part

For purposes of this part, the term “public entity” means any State, any political subdivision of a State, and any Indian tribe or tribal organization (as defined in section 5304(b) and section 5304(c) 1 of title 25).

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2016–present 42 U.S.C. § 290FFThe Public Health and Welfare · Comprehensive community mental health services for children with serious emotional disturbances · for purposes of this part

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 of title 49).

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1997–present 42 U.S.C. § 12131The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this subchapter

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) of title 49).

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1994–1997 42 U.S.C. § 12131The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · as used in this subchapter