What Are Public Accommodations?

Public accommodations are places open to and accepting the patronage of the general public. Some examples include:

  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Theaters
  • Sports stadiums
  • Houses of worship
  • Stores
  • Gas stations
  • Funeral parlors
  • Employment agencies
  • Banks
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Pharmacies
  • Libraries
  • Transportation vehicles and stations
  • Parks
  • Zoos
  • Child care centers
  • Homeless shelters
  • Food banks
  • Adoption agencies
  • Gyms
  • Beaches
  • And providers of professional services such as:
    • Lawyers
    • Doctors
    • Dentists
    • Accountants
    • Insurance agents

For more information about public accommodations, visit the State Attorney General's website.