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This ordinance amends Seattle's civil rights protections related to sexual orientation by expanding the definition to include gender identities outside the binary, recognizing pansexuality and asexuality as protected orientations, and including consensual multi-partner relationships. It updates multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect these changes. The legislation aims to enhance protections for diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures.

An ordinance relating to civil rights protections for diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures; amending the definition of the sexual orientation protected class to recognize gender identities outside the gender binary, recognize pansexuality and asexuality as orientations, and include consensual relationships with multiple partners as an element of attitudes, preferences, and practices pertaining to sexual orientation; and amending Sections 3.14.910, 3.14.931, 4.80.020, 6.02.270, 6.202.230, 14.04.030, 14.06.020, 14.08.020, 14.11.020, and 18.12.280 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Introduced 8/10/2026City ClerkOrdinance (Ord)
→ Passed 9/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Amends the definition of sexual orientation to recognize gender identities outside the gender binary.
  • 2Includes pansexuality and asexuality as protected sexual orientations.
  • 3Adds consensual relationships with multiple partners as an element of sexual orientation protections.

This ordinance amends Seattle's civil rights protections related to sexual orientation by expanding the definition to include gender identities outside the binary, recognizing pansexuality and asexuality as protected orientations, and including consensual multi-partner relationships. It updates multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect these changes. The legislation aims to enhance protections for diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures.

Affects
Individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identitiesSeattle Municipal Code sections 3.14.910, 3.14.931, 4.80.020, 6.02.270, 6.202.230, 14.04.030, 14.06.020, 14.08.020, 14.11.020, 18.12.280

Activity timeline

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  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    CB 121278: Returned to Clerk → Passed

  • Status changed
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    CB 121278: Full Council Agenda Ready → Passed at Full Council

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    CB 121278: Submitted for Mayor's Signature → Returned to Clerk

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    CB 121278: Passed at Full Council → Submitted for Mayor's Signature

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    CB 121278: Committee Agenda Ready → Full Council Agenda Ready

Legislative history

9/21/2026
City Clerk
The Ordinance (Ord) was attested by City Clerk.
9/18/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
9/18/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
9/17/2026
City Clerk
The Council Bill (CB) was submitted to the Mayor for Mayor's signature.
9/15/2026
City Council
The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):
9/9/2026
Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).
8/18/2026
City Council
The Council Bill (CB) was referred to the Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee.
8/14/2026
Council President's Office
The Council Bill (CB) was sent for review. to the Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee
8/12/2026
City Clerk
The Council Bill (CB) was sent for review to the Council President's Office.

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