The bill amends section 332.0075 of the Florida Statutes to define "major commercial service airport" and preempt the naming of such airports to the state. It specifies the names of several major commercial service airports, including "Orlando International Airport," "Miami International Airport," "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport," "Tampa International Airport," "Southwest Florida International Airport," and "Jacksonville International Airport." Notably, it also includes a provision for renaming the "Palm Beach International Airport" to "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," contingent upon approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and an agreement with the rights holder.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Transportation conduct an annual review of the airport names and notify the Legislature of any changes in status for these airports. It requires that government records created after July 1, 2026, must use the specified airport names, clarifying that these names serve as branding designations and do not necessitate the creation of new legal entities. The bill also defines "political subdivision" and outlines compliance requirements for such entities regarding the implementation of airport name changes. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.