Overview
- The Senate voted 25–11 after an 81–30 House vote to pass HB 919, sending the airport renaming to Gov. Ron DeSantis for consideration.
- FAA approval is required, and the change also depends on an agreement between Palm Beach County and the trademark holder.
- If approvals are secured, the new name could take effect as early as July 1, 2026, according to the bill text and recent reporting.
- Rebranding is estimated to cost up to about $5.5 million, with $2.75 million proposed in the Senate budget for signage, systems and other updates.
- DTTM Operations LLC filed USPTO intent-to-use applications for related names, Democrats objected over local input and potential monetization, and sponsors and county officials said no royalties will be charged.