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D.C. Code § 32-701 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (a)(1) “Committed relationship” means a familial relationship between 2 individuals characterized by mutual caring and the sharing of a mutual residence. (2) “District government employee” means any employee eligible for the District of…
D.C. Code § 32-702 Domestic partnership registration and termination procedures
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(a) To establish the existence of a domestic partnership and to qualify for benefits under §§ 32-704, 32-705, and 32-706, persons shall register as domestic partners by executing a declaration of domestic partnership to be filed with the Mayor. For the purposes of this section, t…
D.C. Code § 32-703 Enforcement by civil action
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Any person or employer may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against the appropriate domestic partner(s) to recover damages as a result of: (1) A false statement in a declaration of domestic partnership or a false assertion of family membership; or (2) A…
D.C. Code § 32-704 Domestic partnership benefits
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All health care facilities, including hospitals, convalescent facilities, or other long term care facilities, shall allow a patient’s family member as defined in § 32-701(7) to visit the patient.