Dear Oklahoma Lawmakers:

The companies and organizations co-signing this statement serve Oklahomans from all backgrounds. We want to foster an environment where all consumers are treated with dignity and respect. We also know that diversity and inclusion directly increase economic growth in America. 2SLGBTQIA+ Oklahomans are a vital and irreplaceable part of public life.

This year, you have introduced over 30 anti-2SLGBTQIA+ bills.

Specifically, we are concerned about discriminatory bans on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender Oklahomans. Bills like HB 2177, SB 613 and SB 129 restrict the only evidence-based treatment for gender dysphoria, especially harming transgender youth. These laws further mistreat an already marginalized group.

We are also worried about legislators silencing drag performers from expressing themselves in our state.

Restricting drag shows with vague guidelines infringes on First Amendment rights and enforces discriminatory gender norms onto private businesses and individuals. HB 2186 and SB 503 continue the long history of arresting and criminalizing 2SLGBTQIA+ people for merely existing in public.

To align with our values, we ask that you vote against legislation targeted toward transgender Oklahomans. Not only do these bills directly harm our

2SLGBTQIA+ consumers, but Oklahoma will lose millions of dollars from lost concerts, tournaments and sporting events. Additionally, the state will inexcusably waste millions of taxpayer dollars on litigation fees defending these bills. Let’s invest in equal treatment and opportunity for all Oklahomans.

Thank you.

Aaru Entertainment, LLC Abney Global

Adagio Healing Massage Therapy

Adèle Wolf Productions LLC. American Solera Amplify Youth Health Collective Ascend Bioventures

Asian District Cultural Association

Beau’s Wine Bin

Beer City Music Hall

Calli Heflin Art LLC Capital Homes

Carbon Abstract Tattoos Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies Common Dear

Dillon Rose Fine Jewelry Diversity Center of Oklahoma Dogtopia of South Tulsa Equity Brewing Elemental Coffee Roasters Elote Cafe & Catering Factory Obscura

Flash Flood Print Studios Folded Owl Foundation for Liberating Minds

Freedom Oklahoma Gentle Path Wellness Center LLC

Good Cause Brewing Guidon, Inc

HAG and Company

Hayes Legal Solutions, PLLC Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.

Ihloff Salon and Day Spa InTulsa

Jenkins Consulting Group Jenn Nevarez LLC

Juste Books

K Hale Services, LLC Karen Keith Wilkins, Attorney at Law

Kirkpatrick Policy Group Knight Schroer Realty Laurie Biby Photography LMRoss, Inc.

Lupe’s Auto Repair

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: Official State Theatre of Oklahoma MamaDawn’s Space McKenzie & Co.

Motley Gourmet LLC Oklahoma City Pride Alliance Oklahomans for Equality Planned Parenthood Great Plains

Plantdad’s Kitchen Plaza District Ponyboy

Rodeo Cinema Roppongi Tulsa Samantha Howard LLC Sanamora Wellness Sanford & Irene Burnstein Family Foundation

Sailor & the Dock

Sisu Youth Services Smirk New Media Take Control Initiative Tallgrass Estate Planning Teszeract Salon

The Donut Hole

The Gayly

The Loaded Bowl

The People’s Bakery The Respect Diversity Foundation

The Saucee Sicilian The Street Company The Study

The Vault

Theatre Tulsa

Tower Theatre

Town of Hardesty Trust Women Foundation Tulsa Intersectional Care Network Unlimited Love for All Foundation

VEST Her Inc. Voycetress Media LLC We The People Consulting Willow Coffee Company Workflow Zakerion Strategies & Consulting

ACLU of Oklahoma