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US city allows throuples, foursomes to register as partners

US city allows throuples, foursomes to register as partners
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A city in California, United States, has passed a law allowing people in polyamorous relationships, including throuples and foursomes, to register their partnerships and enjoy certain legal protections. The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the ordinance on Tuesday, creating a registry for multi-partner domestic relationships.
Context & Background
  • ✦The measure, introduced by the city’s Mayor, John Heilman, allows people in consensual relationships involving three or more adults to file a declaration with the city clerk and have their partnership officially recorded.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Tuesday:The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the ordinance on Tuesday, creating a registry for multi-partner domestic relationships.2020:The cities of Somerville and Cambridge began recognising multi-partner domestic relationships through local registries in 2020.
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Key Takeaways
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  • ✦A city in California, United States, has passed a law allowing people in polyamorous relationships, including throuples and foursomes, to register their partnerships and enjoy certain legal protections.
  • ✦The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the ordinance on Tuesday, creating a registry for multi-partner domestic relationships.
  • ✦The measure, introduced by the city’s Mayor, John Heilman, allows people in consensual relationships involving three or more adults to file a declaration with the city clerk and have their partnership officially recorded.
Key Facts:Tuesday: The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the ordinance on Tuesday, creating a registry for multi-partner domestic relationships.2020: The cities of Somerville and Cambridge began recognising multi-partner domestic relationships through local registries in 2020.
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West Hollywood, a city in California, has passed a law allowing people in polyamorous relationships like throuples to register their partnerships.

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A city in California, United States, has passed a law allowing people in polyamorous relationships, including throuples and foursomes, to register their partnerships and enjoy certain legal protections.

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The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the ordinance on Tuesday, creating a registry for multi-partner domestic relationships.

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The West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the ordinance on Tuesday, creating a registry for multi-partner domestic relationships.

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