The bill establishes a new section, 330.42, in the Florida Statutes, which focuses on automatic dependent surveillance-broadcasts (ADS-B). It defines key terms related to ADS-B, including the definition of "aircraft" and the technology itself, which integrates an aircraft's positioning source with ground infrastructure to enhance surveillance and communication between aircraft and air traffic control. The bill specifies that ADS-B can provide critical information such as location, altitude, and speed to both ground stations and other aircraft.
Additionally, the bill prohibits any aircraft or public or private entity from using information collected or broadcast by ADS-B systems to calculate, generate, or collect fees from aircraft owners or operators within Florida's geographic boundaries. This provision aims to protect aircraft operators from potential financial burdens associated with the use of ADS-B data. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.