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The Supreme Court delivered a major victory for babies and their mothers this summer. Its decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood cleared the way for South Carolina and all states to stop funding abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood through their Medicaid programs. States are no longer forced to devote taxpayer dollars to subsidize the #1 cause of death in America: abortion.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt wasted no time in taking action in his state. One month after the decision came down, Stitt issued an executive order directing state agencies to cease all public funding to any person or organization affiliated with abortion businesses.

The order includes these instructions for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority on SoonerCare, the state’s Medicaid program:

1. Review provider credentialing standards to make sure they align with the state’s pro-life values.
2. Terminate or refuse contracts with entities that perform, refer to, or are affiliated with abortion.
3. Require Medicaid providers to sign a statement on whether they or anyone they’re connected to are involved in abortion-related activities.

Gov. Stitt’s order also goes beyond Medicaid. No state agency can give grants, contracts, or money to entities that are affiliated with abortion.

“Oklahoma is a pro-life state, and our policies should reflect that at every level of our government,” said Gov. Stitt in a press release. “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.”

Oklahoma’s new policy comes on the heels of the national measure defunding of abortion businesses in the One Big Beautiful Bill. The provision stops more than $500 million in Medicaid funding of abortion businesses for one year. The measure is currently not in effect as it is held up in court by a Planned Parenthood lawsuit. A total of 41 Planned Parenthoods have closed or announced they will close this year as a result and the organization says nearly 200 facilities could close when the defunding provision is in effect.

Sue Liebel, state affairs director for SBA Pro-Life America, says Gov. Stitt’s bold move is an example for pro-life states across the U.S.:

“States need to act now to cut off abortion providers from every stream of taxpayer money – including Medicaid. The abortion industry keeps finding new ways to get public funding, whether through universities, hospitals, or so-called travel funds. It’s time for state pro-life leaders to review their laws and regulations to close every loophole and stop it for good.”