Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H605: Prohibited Uses of Public Funds by Political Subdivisions
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Defines "not-for-profit entity or organization" & "political subdivision"; prohibits political subdivisions from using public funds to fund any not-for-profit entity or organization in this state; provides exception.
What the bill says
An act relating to prohibited uses of public funds by political subdivisions; creating s. 112.3662, F.S.; defining the terms "not-for-profit entity or organization" and "political subdivision"; prohibiting political subdivisions from using public funds to fund any not-for-profit entity or organization in this state; providing an exception; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, December 2, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to prohibited uses of public funds by political subdivisions; creating s. 112.3662, F.S.; defining the terms "not-for-profit entity or organization" and "political subdivision"; prohibiting political subdivisions from using public funds to fund any not-for-profit entity or organization in this state; providing an exception; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 112.3662, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 112.3662 Prohibiting political subdivision from using public funds to fund certain entities and organizations.-- (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) "Not-for-profit entity or organization" means a Florida corporation, not for profit, incorporated under chapter 617, and approved by the Secretary of State. (b) "Political subdivision" has the same meaning as in s. 112.3121. (2) A political subdivision may not use public funds to fund any not-for-profit entity or organization in this state. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to rural hospitals as words underlined are additions. hb605-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 605 2026 defined in s. 395.602(2). Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026. words underlined are additions. hb605-00
Sponsors
- Kevin Steele (R, 55) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- : Referred to State Affairs Committee
- : Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is H605?
- H605 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibited Uses of Public Funds by Political Subdivisions.
- What does H605 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to prohibited uses of public funds by political subdivisions; creating s. 112.3662, F.S.; defining the terms "not-for-profit entity or organization" and "political subdivision"; prohibiting political subdivisions from using public funds to fund any not-for-profit entity or organization in this state; providing an exception; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of H605?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H605?
- Kevin Steele (R, 55).
- Where is the official record for H605?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/605
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