Columbia Rights of registered domestic partnership ordinance (§ 12-77)

(a) Use of and access to city facilities. All facilities owned and operated by the city, including but not limited to recreational facilities, shall allow the registered domestic partner of a user, and either partner's dependents, to be included in any rights and privileges accorded a spouse and children for purposes of use and access to city facilities.

(b) Employer benefit plans. Employers of registered domestic partners may use the registry as proof of relationship for their employee benefit plans.

(c) Health care visitation. Operators of health care facilities may use the registry as proof of relationship for their visitation policies.

(d) Nursing homes. Operators of nursing home facilities may use the registry as proof of relationship for their visitation policies.