The bill proposes to officially rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in the Florida Statutes, aligning with Executive Order Number 14172 issued by President Trump. This name change is reflected in multiple sections of the Florida Statutes, including sections 7.03, 7.08, and 7.09, where "Gulf of Mexico" is replaced with "Gulf of America." The bill also reenacts certain sections to ensure that all references to the Gulf of America are updated, and it modifies language in section 125.0104 to allow counties adjacent to the Gulf of America to use a portion of tourist development tax revenue for public safety services related to tourism. Additionally, the bill revises section 161.052 to standardize terminology regarding coastal construction and excavation.

Furthermore, the bill enhances coastal management by establishing coastal construction control lines based on severe weather impacts and emphasizes the importance of beach restoration projects. It clarifies property rights concerning beach restoration, ensuring upland owners retain rights to property additions due to restoration efforts. The bill also updates legal descriptions of water management districts, replacing "Gulf of Mexico" with "Gulf of America," and outlines regulations for the management of coastal waters and environmental protections. It introduces definitions and regulations for wireless facilities and emphasizes local government authority in coastal management, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 608 Filed: 7.03, 7.08, 7.09, 7.11, 7.15, 7.17, 7.19, 7.23, 7.27, 7.29, 7.33, 7.36, 7.38, 7.41, 7.46, 7.51, 7.52, 7.55, 7.56, 7.62, 7.65, 7.66, 125.0104, 161.088, 161.141, 161.151, 161.161, 161.55, 206.9935, 253.03, 253.12, 253.783, 258.09, 258.395, 258.3991, 327.02, 327.60, 331.307, 373.019, 375.031, 376.25, 377.242, 377.2431, 379.101, 379.244, 379.248, 380.0555, 380.24