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 legislation is designed to align state Medicaid funding with federal regulations, particularly those outlined in section 71113 of Pub. Law No. 119-21, which restricts federal funds from being allocated to entities that perform abortions.

The new legal language inserted into the Revised Code clearly states that no Medicaid funds shall be paid to any entity that is barred from receiving federal funds under the specified federal law. This move reflects a broader trend in state legislation regarding the funding of abortion services and aims to ensure compliance with federal funding restrictions.