This bill proposes the merger of the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District into the Iona-McGregor Fire Protection and Rescue Service District, which involves revising the boundaries of the latter district. The bill amends the existing legal framework by updating the land descriptions included within the Iona-McGregor district to encompass additional areas, specifically parts of San Carlos Island and Estero Island, while repealing the laws that established the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District. The governing body of the Iona-McGregor district will assume control and manage the assets and liabilities of the Fort Myers Beach district, including any pension obligations.

To facilitate this transition, the bill mandates a referendum to be held on November 3, 2026, during the general election, where voters will decide on the merger. The ballot will ask whether to approve the amendments that include the merger, the establishment of a transitional governing board, and the transfer of assets and liabilities. The act will take effect only if a majority of voters in both districts approve the measure during the referendum.