District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 32-701. Definitions.

(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 Columbia Employees Health Benefits Program.

(3) “Domestic partner” means a person with whom an individual maintains a committed relationship as defined in paragraph (1) of this section and who has registered under § 32-702(a) or whose relationship is recognized under § 32-702(i). Each partner shall:

(4) “Domestic partnership” means the relationship between 2 persons who become domestic partners by registering in accordance with § 32-702(a) or whose relationship is recognized under § 32-702(i).

(5) “Employee” means any individual employed by an employer.

(6) “Employer” means any individual, firm, partnership, mutual company, joint stock company, association, corporation, unincorporated organization, incorporated society, labor union, receiver, trustee, agent or representative of any of the foregoing, and the District of Columbia government which, for compensation, employs an individual.

(7) “Family member” means: