Florida H8125: Taiwan

What the bill says

A resolution expressing appreciation for the sister state relationship and bilateral economic and cultural ties between the State of Florida and Taiwan.

From the introduced text, February 26, 2026:

A resolution expressing appreciation for the sister state relationship and bilateral economic and cultural ties between the State of Florida and Taiwan. WHEREAS, the Taiwan Relations Act was signed in 1979, which codified into law the basis for continuous commercial and cultural relations between the people of the United States and Taiwan, and WHEREAS, the administration of Taiwan continues with its integrated diplomacy proposed by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung, demonstrating that Taiwan works to safeguard freedom and diplomacy, and WHEREAS, Taiwan is the United States' fifth-largest merchandise trading partner as well as this state's ninth-15 largest bilateral merchandise trading partner in the Asia-16 Pacific region, and exceeded a GDP growth rate of 7 percent in 2025, and WHEREAS, in September 2025, the Beef Working Group of the 2025 Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission visited Florida to understand the advantage of this state's cattle industry, which underscored Taiwan's commitment to strengthen beef trade with this state, and WHEREAS, the Florida Leadership Mission to Asia, approved by Governor Ron DeSantis and consisting of a delegation from  HR 8125 2026 hr8125-00 Page 2 of FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES this state led by Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly, met with the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs in October 2025 to expand strategic cooperation and advance collaboration in critical sectors …

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Sponsors

• Shoaf, Jason (R, HD-007) · primary sponsor
• Shoaf (R, 7) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 4, 2026: Adopted by Publication; Companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1402 (Adopted)
2. March 4, 2026: Read 2nd time
3. March 4, 2026: Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
4. February 26, 2026: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
5. February 26, 2026: Filed

Common questions

What is H8125?

H8125 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Taiwan.

What does H8125 do?

In its own words: A resolution expressing appreciation for the sister state relationship and bilateral economic and cultural ties between the State of Florida and Taiwan.

What is the status of H8125?

Passed both chambers as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: Adopted by Publication; Companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1402 (Adopted) (March 4, 2026).

Who sponsored H8125?

Shoaf, Jason (R, HD-007), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H8125?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/8125