Building protections for family and relationship structures in Oregon
OPEN is working with local advocacy to bring non-discrimination protections to communities across Oregon. From Astoria to Portland to Corvallis and beyond, we're building momentum for legislation that protects all families and relationships, regardless of their shape.
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What We're Working Toward
OPEN is working with local advocates across Oregon to pass ordinances that add "family or relationship structure" as a protected category in cities' existing non-discrimination laws.
This protection 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.
Where we stand
We're currently supporting grassroots organizing efforts in Portland, Beaverton, and Astoria with plans to expand into Salem and Eugene.
In Portland, we have a commitment to introduce these protections in late 2025 or early 2026. Click here to learn more about our progress in Portland!
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 Oregon, 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 Oregon? Sign on to help organize and show your support!