Building protections for family and relationship structures in Michigan
OPEN is working with local leaders to bring non-discrimination protections to communities across Michigan. From Detroit to Ferndale and Ypsilanti to Lansing, we're building momentum for legislation that protects all families and relationships, no matter their shape.
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What We're Working Toward
Local Discrimination Protections
OPEN is working with local advocates across Michigan to pass ordinances that add "family or relationship structure" as a protected category in cities' existing non-discrimination laws.
These protections cover diverse families and relationships including consensually non-monogamous relationships, multi-partner and multi-parent families, multi-generational households, chosen families, stepfamilies and blended families, single-parent households, and asexual and aromantic relationships.
Repealing Michigan’s Anti-Adultery Law
Michigan is one of 15 US states where adultery is illegal, making non-monogamous relationships a crime if any of the participants are married. We hope to repeal this antiquated and unconstitutional law by reviving a stalled 2024 repeal effort in the MI State Senate.
Where we stand
We're currently supporting grassroots organizing efforts in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Ferndale, with plans to expand into Detroit and Grand Rapids. If you're interested in joining or leading an organizing effort in your city, please get in touch!
Our immediate focus is connecting with allied organizations, building community support, and advocating for these protections in cities across the state.
Get involved!
Ready to join the effort? Use the form above to connect with our team and we can help plug you into local organizing efforts in your area, or reach out directly at info@open-love.org.
Share your story: Personal experiences help illustrate why these protections matter. If you’ve experienced stigma or discrimination on the basis of your non-monogamous identity in Michigan, we’d like to hear about it! Use the form below or write us at info@open-love.org.
Join the Coalition: Is your organization interested in supporting non-discrimination protections in Michigan? Sign on to help organize and show your support!