Oklahoma Governor Stitt issues executive order enforcing Pro-Life

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Friday, Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order protecting unborn life directing state agencies to cease all public individual or organization funding connected with abortion providers.

According to Governor Stitt's office, the order follows the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. The case granted states to have the right to decide which providers can take part in their Medicaid programs.

"Oklahoma is a pro-life state, and our policies should reflect that at every level of our government," said Governor Stitt. "We wont 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."

The executive order directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to:

• Conduct a full review and revision of provider credentialing standards to ensure all participants align with Oklahoma's pro-life public policy.
• Terminate and refuse to renew any SoonerCare contracts with entities that perform, refer to, or are affiliated with abortion services.
• Require all SoonerCare providers to sign a statement attesting whether they or anyone they’re connected to are involved in abortion-related activities.
• Implement new rules and enforcement mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance.

The OHCA is tasked with rulemaking to start within 60 days, full implementation of revised standards within 120 days, and submit a final report to Governor Stitt within 150 days regarding compliance measures.

To read the entire Executive Order 2025-16 click here.