West Hollywood allows multi-partner relationships to register

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 01:50 · Archive

West Hollywood has passed an ordinance allowing people in polyamorous relationships to register with the city and gain certain legal protections.

West Hollywood's city council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance allowing people in polyamorous relationships to register as 'multipartner domestic relationships' with the city. The measure was introduced by Mayor John Heilman and approved 5-0 on Tuesday.

To qualify, three or more individuals must submit paperwork to the city clerk and satisfy several conditions, including mutual consent and the absence of blood relations. The registration grants certain legal protections: healthcare facilities and city-operated jails must recognise visitation rights, and landlords cannot terminate or refuse to renew a lease when a partner remains in the rental property.

The ordinance does not provide the same legal rights afforded to married couples or traditional domestic partners. However, supporters say it marks an important step toward addressing challenges faced by adults maintaining romantic or committed relationships with multiple people. Christina Fialho, an attorney and founder of the bisexual media representation advocacy group Rewrite the BiLine, proposed the idea to the city and told the Los Angeles Times that 'this law is just the beginning'. West Hollywood is one of only a handful of local governments to enact some form of protection for multipartner relationships.

How it is being reported

• West Hollywood unanimously passes ordinance granting protections for polyamorous relationshipsWest Hollywood, California's unanimous 5-0 vote granted hospital and jail visitation rights to people in polyamorous relationships through a city ordinance.Fox News · 5 Nov, 00:23
• California city makes history allowing throuples, foursomes to legally register as partnersWest Hollywood passed the ordinance Tuesday after it was introduced by Mayor John Heilman. The measure allows people in relationships involving multiple partners to officially register with the city, granting them certain rights, including hospital visitation and additional tenant protections.New York Post · 4 Nov, 16:46

In this story: West Hollywood · John Heilman · Christina Fialho · Chelsea Lee Byers

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