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Council Bill 121278 amends Seattle's civil rights protections related to sexual orientation by expanding the definition to include gender identities outside the binary, recognize pansexuality and asexuality, and acknowledge consensual multi-partner relationships. The ordinance updates multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect these changes.

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 ClerkCouncil Bill (CB)
→ Last on agenda 9/15/2026

What it does

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

Council Bill 121278 amends Seattle's civil rights protections related to sexual orientation by expanding the definition to include gender identities outside the binary, recognize pansexuality and asexuality, and acknowledge consensual multi-partner relationships. The ordinance updates multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect these changes.

Affects
Individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in SeattleEmployers and service providers subject to Seattle's civil rights laws

Activity timeline

4 of 4
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    CB 121278: Full Council Agenda Ready → Passed at Full Council

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    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

9/18/2026
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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