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Introduced
12/29/2025
12/29/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to commercial service airports; amending s. 332.0075, F.S.; defining the term "major commercial service airport"; preempting the naming of major commercial service airports to the state; providing names for major commercial service airports; providing that renaming a specified airport is subject to approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and execution of a certain agreement; providing that such airport names continue to be valid under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Transportation to annually review provisions naming major commercial service airports for a certain purpose; requiring the department to provide certain notice to the Legislature; providing requirements for such notice; requiring that certain government records created on or after a certain date use such airport names; specifying that airport names are branding designations; providing construction; defining the terms "political subdivision" and "timely commences"; providing that a political subdivision is in compliance with certain provisions under specified circumstances; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill defines "major commercial service airport" as a commercial airport classified as medium or large hub by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and it grants the state the authority to name these airports, overriding any local laws. It specifically names several major airports, including renaming the Palm Beach International Airport to "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," which requires FAA approval and a specific agreement with Palm Beach County for the perpetual and unrestricted commercial use of the name for branding and marketing purposes. The bill also states that if an airport no longer meets the criteria for a major commercial service airport, its designated name remains valid, and the Department of Transportation will annually review these designations, notifying the Legislature of any changes in airport status. Furthermore, government records created after July 1, 2026, must use these official airport names, which are considered branding designations and do not create new legal entities or require existing contracts to be amended solely for name changes. The bill also clarifies that a "political subdivision" (a local government entity that owns an airport) is not in violation of state law by using these designated names and is considered compliant if it diligently pursues necessary approvals and agreements for name changes, initiating signage and branding updates within a reasonable timeframe after receiving those approvals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (42)
Kim Kendall (R)*,
Meg Weinberger (R)*,
Jon Albert (R),
Danny Alvarez (R),
Doug Bankson (R),
Fabián Basabe (R),
Yvette Benarroch (R),
Dean Black (R),
Omar Blanco (R),
Chuck Brannan (R),
James Buchanan (R),
Ryan Chamberlin (R),
Linda Chaney (R),
William Conerly (R),
Tom Fabricio (R),
Richard Gentry (R),
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R),
Sam Greco (R),
J.J. Grow (R),
Berny Jacques (R),
Jennifer Kincart Jonsson (R),
Kiyan Michael (R),
Monique Miller (R),
Danny Nix (R),
Vanessa Oliver (R),
Toby Overdorf (R),
Michael Owen (R),
Bill Partington (R),
Rachel Plakon (R),
Juan Porras (R),
Mike Redondo (R),
Alex Rizo (R),
Will Robinson (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Judson Sapp (R),
Tyler Sirois (R),
John Snyder (R),
Kevin Steele (R),
Chase Tramont (R),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Taylor Yarkosky (R),
Bradford Yeager (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Commerce Committee (House), Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Ordered enrolled (on 02/19/2026)
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