FL S0438

Adds the United States Space Force to Florida's definition of "armed forces," "uniformed services," and "servicemembers" across 30+ statutes to ensure Space Force members receive the same legal protections and benefits as other military service members.

Authorizes Space Force officers to administer oaths and affidavits, allows Space Force members to display official Space Force flags on residential property, and permits Space Force members to own and possess firearms while on duty or military training.

Prohibits persons from falsely representing themselves as Space Force members in solicitation or charitable activities and from wearing Space Force uniforms without authorization, with violations treated as misdemeanors.

Updates references to former Air Force bases in Florida to their current designations as Space Force bases (Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station).

Adds Space Force to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children to ensure dependent children of Space Force members receive the same educational protections and enrollment benefits as children of other military service members.