OKLAHOMA CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order on Friday strengthening the state’s commitment to protecting unborn life.
The order directs state agencies to cease all public funding for any individual or organization that commits or is “affiliated with” abortions.
“I just signed an executive order to shut down any backdoor funding to abortion-affiliated groups,” wrote the Republican governor on social media. “Oklahoma is a pro-life state. And if you’re tied to the abortion industry, you won’t get a dime of taxpayer funding here.”
I just signed an executive order to shut down any backdoor funding to abortion-affiliated groups.
Oklahoma is a pro-life state. And if you’re tied to the abortion industry, you won’t get a dime of taxpayer funding here.
Check it out: https://t.co/wDXRIi4yuF
— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) July 31, 2025
The order follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, which affirmed that states have the right to decide which providers can participate in their Medicaid programs. This includes the right to block providers connected to abortion.
“Oklahoma is a pro-life state, and our policies should reflect that at every level of our government,” said Governor Stitt in a statement. “We won’t allow tax dollars to indirectly subsidize and flow into the abortion industry under the guise of women’s health. My order makes sure every public dollar aligns with our values and supports providers who respect life at every stage.”
According to the executive order:
- OHCA [the Oklahoma Health Care Authority] shall initiate a comprehensive review and revision of its provider credentialing standards to ensure that only providers who are fully aligned with Oklahoma’s public policy objectives, including the protection of unborn life, are eligible to participate in the SoonerCare program.
- OHCA is hereby directed to immediately terminate or decline to renew any contract, memorandum, or agreement, with or without cause, with any SoonerCare provider or entity that, in OHCA’s sole discretion, is not fully aligned with Oklahoma’s public policy objectives.
- OHCA shall require, as a condition of participation in the SoonerCare program, that all providers submit a signed attestation disclosing whether they or any related entities engage in abortion-related activities.
- OHCA shall adopt appropriate procedures to verify compliance with these requirements and is authorized to take any necessary enforcement actions, including non-renewal, denial, exclusion or termination from the SoonerCare program, for any provider found to be in violation of the provisions of this Executive Order.
The order also prohibits all state agencies from providing grants, contracts, or funding of any kind to abortion-affiliated entities directly or indirectly.
The OHCA is required to begin rulemaking within 60 days, fully implement revised standards within 120 days, and submit a final report to the governor’s office within 150 days outlining enforcement efforts and compliance measures.
