Three Isn’t A Crowd Anymore! California City Allows Polyamorous Couples To Register As Domestic Partners

California City Allows Polyamorous Couples To Register As As Partners (Credits: iStock)

What if your idea of a committed relationship involves three people instead of two? Or perhaps four? In a move that challenges conventional ideas of love, commitment and family, West Hollywood in California has approved a new ordinance allowing people in polyamorous relationships to officially register as domestic partners.

The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the measure on November 3, introduced by Mayor John Heilman. The development allows relationships involving three or more consenting adults to be formally recorded with the city, extending certain legal protections to people whose relationships fall outside the traditional two-person arrangement.

Under the new ordinance, three or more people can submit a statement to the City Clerk's office to register their relationship. Participants must meet basic eligibility requirements, including mutual consent and not being related by blood. All members must provide identification, with registration possible in person or through a notarised application by mail.

The benefits go beyond having an official record of a relationship. Registered partners will receive certain protections, including hospital visitation rights and the ability to visit partners held in jails under the city's jurisdiction. The ordinance also introduces…

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