The bill H. B. No. 2025-2026 aims to enact a new section, 5162.09, in the Revised Code of Ohio, which specifically prohibits the payment of Medicaid funds to certain abortion providers. This prohibition is aligned with federal regulations, as it restricts funding to entities that are barred from receiving federal funds under section 71113 of Pub. Law No. 119-21.

In summary, the legislation seeks to ensure that Medicaid funds are not allocated to abortion providers that do not comply with federal funding requirements, thereby reinforcing existing federal restrictions at the state level.