Gulf of Mexico, renamed, observation and implementation by state and local entities and state and local employees required where practicable

HB 2 proposes renaming the Gulf of Mexico "Gulf of America" for all state and local government purposes in Alabama. It requires state and local entities and their employees to use the new name in all new maps, documents, websites, and communications starting October 1, 2025, and to update existing materials where practical without causing financial or operational hardship. Public schools and universities may still use "Gulf of Mexico" in historical academic contexts. The bill would take effect on October 1, 2026, if passed.