In March 2023, Portland, Oregon, passed an ordinance protecting polyamorous families from discrimination in housing and employment, becoming the largest U.S. city to do so. This law represents a growing recognition of diverse family structures, as cities like West Hollywood and Olympia, Washington, also extend civil rights protections to polyamorous individuals. Advocates like Diana Adams, who leads the Chosen Family Law Center, emphasize the need to 'unbundle' rights tied to traditional marriage, aiming for equal treatment in areas such as taxes and health benefits. Despite these advancements, a 2024 survey revealed that 60% of nonmonogamous individuals have faced stigma or discrimination, particularly in healthcare and custody matters. As more cities consider similar ordinances, the movement seeks to challenge the traditional nuclear family model, advocating for the inherent worth and dignity of all family configurations. Activists are also pushing for broader legal recognition of chosen families, as seen in proposed legislation like 'Indigo’s Law' in Washington, which would grant unmarried individuals greater control over their end-of-life arrangements. While progress is being made, advocates acknowledge ongoing challenges, particularly in larger cities where political pressures may hinder the introduction of such ordinances.