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.

Committee

City Clerk

Requested by

Legislative Department

Introduced

August 10, 2026

On agenda

September 15, 2026

Passed

September 21, 2026

Enacted

September 21, 2026

Enactment no.

Ord 127507

Where it was heard

City Council Sep 15, 2026 passed Pass Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee Sep 9, 2026 pass Pass

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