Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning intentional balloon releases on Monday. Mass balloon releases are illegal in several states, cities, and countries.STATEMENT: Florida Signs Statewide Balloon Release Ban Into Law - Ocean Conservancy. Don't let go: DeSantis signs bill banning intentional balloon releases in Florida (tampabay. It states that intentionally releasing, or organizing a release of balloons is prohibited and is considered to be a form of "littering" and "dumping." A gift box balloon release is a giant gift box with a 100 or so ll" balloons in it that is strategically placed outside the church or at the reception etc. On January 18th, St. John's County became the first county in Florida to unanimously vote 5-0 to ban balloon and lantern releases.