West Hollywood allows polyamorous groups to register as domestic partners

The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved an ordinance allowing polyamorous groups, including throuples and foursomes, to register as domestic partners. The measure permits three or more consenting adults with no blood relationship to file domestic partnership paperwork with the city clerk. Registration is open to non-residents. Registered partners receive hospital and jail visitation rights and housing safeguards against eviction. The law does not provide state or federal marriage rights, joint tax filing, community property distribution, or federal spousal benefits. The policy was introduced by Mayor John Heilman and spearheaded by attorney Christina Fialho, founder of Rewrite the BiLine, and Councilmember Chelsea Lee Byers, according to the New York Post.

This ordinance provides municipal legal clarity for multi-partner relationships regarding healthcare decisions and housing stability in West Hollywood, though it does not extend state or federal marriage rights.