Ok gay marriage
Statement from Sen. Josh Brecheen on Supreme Court Ruling against Oklahoma’s ban on same sex marriage
Sen. Josh Brecheen, R-Colgate, today issued the following expression in response to a ruling of the Supreme Court against Oklahoma’s bar on same-sex marriage.
“The voices of Oklahoma citizens have once again been ignored today by federal judges. Oklahoma voters made their views very clear in 2004 when they overwhelmingly voted against legalizing gay marriage. The majority of us as Oklahomans believe in the traditional definition of marriage, which is between one male and one lady, and that robust belief should be honored.
“During the upcoming legislative session, I will once again join my conservative colleagues in fighting to guard marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman. Every option including the thought of modifying covenant marriage in protection of religious liberties must be considered.”
Sen. Brecheen: (405) 521-5586Oklahoma's Equality Profile
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County map only shows areas with packed protections for sexual orientation (i.e., discrimination prohibited in intimate employment, housing, and public accommodations)
City and County Numbers:
0 counties out of 77 have an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation in private employment, housing, and universal accommodations (full protections).
1 city has an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation in secret employment, housing, and public accommodations (full protections).
3 municipalities, not including those listed above, have an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation in intimate employment, housing, or public accommodations (only partial protections). Observe table below.
3% of the mention population is protected against discrimination based on sexual orientation in private employment, housing, and universal accommodations (full protections).
Marriage Equality Around the World
The Human Rights Campaign tracks developments in the legal recognition of same-sex marriage around the world. Working through a worldwide network of HRC global alumni and partners, we lift up the voices of community, national and regional advocates and share tools, resources, and lessons learned to enable movements for marriage equality.
Current State of Marriage Equality
There are currently 38 countries where same-sex marriage is legal: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay.
These countries have legalized marriage equality through both legislation and court decisions.
Countries that Legalized Marriage Equality in 2025
Liechtenstein: On May 16, 2024, Liechtenstein's government passed a bill in favor of marriage equality. The law went into effe
The Freedom to Marry in Oklahoma
Winning Marriage:October 6, 2014
Same-sex couples began marrying in Oklahoma on October 6, 2014 after the Joined States Supreme Court denied review of a federal legal case in which a federal decide and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled that denying same-sex couples the freedom to marry in Oklahoma is unconstitutional.
History and the Path to Victory:
- 1975: The Oklahoma legislature passes a state statute restricting marriage to different-sex couples.
- 1996: The Oklahoma legislature passes an additional state statute declaring that Oklahoma will not respect marriage licenses between same-sex couples, even if they are legally issued in another jurisdiction.
- November 2, 2004: Opponents of the freedom to unite in Oklahoma push through Oklahoma Question 711, a constitutional amendment denying same-sex couples the independence to marry and any other legal family status. The amendment cements clearly discriminatory language into the Oklahoma Constitution.
- November 3, 2004: Same-sex couples and private counsel file a federal legal case pursuing the freedom to marry in Oklahoma, Bishop v. Sm