Florida § 286.311 - Prohibited use of state funds; sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 286.311 — Prohibited use of state funds; sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 286.311. Prohibited use of state funds; sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures.
(1) As used in this section, the term “governmental entity” means the state or any political subdivision thereof, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government; the independent establishments of the state, counties, municipalities, districts, authorities, boards, or commissions; and any agencies that are subject to this chapter. (2) A governmental entity, a public postsecondary educational institution as described in s. 1000.04, the state group health insurance program, a managing entity as defined in s. 394.9082, or a managed care plan providing services under part IV of chapter 409 may not expend state funds as described in s. 215.31 for sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures as defined in s. 456.001.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 286.311
What does Florida Statutes § 286.311 cover?
Section 286.311 ("Prohibited use of state funds; sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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