The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the framework for spaceport operations in the state. It introduces definitions for "quintimodal transportation hub," which refers to interconnected transportation facilities for moving people or property via road, railroad, airport, seaport, and spaceport, and "spaceport director or commander," who is responsible for the administration of spaceport operations. Additionally, the bill mandates Space Florida to promote the development and use of quintimodal transportation hubs and outlines the powers and duties of spaceport operators, emphasizing that operational oversight will be managed by the spaceport director or commander, while Space Florida will focus on statewide strategic planning and coordination.

Furthermore, the bill revises the composition of the Space Florida board of directors, removing the requirement for certain representatives to serve as nonvoting members and adding a new ex officio, nonvoting member from a port district or authority. It also updates definitions related to critical infrastructure facilities to include spaceport territories. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 335 Filed: 331.3081, 330.41, 331.310, 692.201