for many years. Her health has recently deteriorated, and she may need to enter a nursing home. Can a nursing home deny admission to my mom because of her sexual orientation? Q: Are there laws that I can use if someone A: YES. In 2003, New York State enacted the Q: My friend has lived openly as a gay man for A: YES. SONDA protects you from discrimination Q: What if I’m discriminated against because A: NO. As a public accommodation, nursing homes me because of my sexual orientation? July2010