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FL S1816: CyberBay

Passed One Chamber Florida · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

S1816 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

Florida's Senate Resolution 1816 recognizes CyberBay as a cybersecurity and artificial intelligence innovation region within the Tampa Bay area. It acknowledges Florida's leadership in cybersecurity preparedness and the roles of the University of South Florida, its Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, Cyber Florida, municipal partners and private-sector stakeholders in workforce development and innovation, and affirms the importance of continued public-private collaboration. Adopted by the Senate March 12, 2026; a resolution of one chamber that does not change the law.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

No duties for businesses. The resolution is a statement of recognition for the Tampa Bay cybersecurity and AI ecosystem; it does not require companies to do anything.

Key provisions

  1. The Florida Senate recognizes CyberBay as a cybersecurity and artificial intelligence innovation region within the Tampa Bay area
  2. Acknowledges Florida's national leadership in cybersecurity preparedness and CyberBay's role in statewide cybersecurity readiness and digital defense
  3. Acknowledges the roles of the University of South Florida, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, Cyber Florida, municipal partners and private-sector stakeholders in workforce development, innovation and cyber resilience
  4. Affirms the importance of continued public-private collaboration for Florida's cyber readiness, economic resilience and leadership in AI and cybersecurity
  5. Recitals cite MacDill Air Force Base, the CyberBay Conference and more than $55 million contributed and pledged by Lauren and Arnie Bellini to the University of South Florida
  6. Filed March 11, 2026; introduced, read and adopted by the Senate March 12, 2026; a one-chamber resolution with no effect on the law

Latest legislative action

Mar 12, 2026. Adopted by the Senate

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
R Sponsor SD-023

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