The bill HB 1D 2026D seeks to amend Section 8.0002 of the Florida Statutes to establish the state's congressional districts based on the 2020 United States Decennial Census. It delineates Florida into 28 single-member congressional districts, providing detailed descriptions of the counties and geographic areas included in each district. The bill includes numerous insertions that specify the exact blocks and block groups that comprise each district, ensuring clarity in the delineation of electoral boundaries. Additionally, it reenacts several related sections of the Florida Statutes concerning the election of representatives to Congress and the use of electronic maps as official district maps.

Furthermore, the bill updates the applicability of congressional districts to elections held in 2026, replacing the previous reference to 2022, and will take effect upon the expiration of the terms of current representatives. The Office of Economic and Demographic Research is tasked with making the geographical information systems maps and block equivalency files available to the public within ten days of the act's effective date. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the precision of district mapping in Florida, reflecting changes in population or land use since the last delineation, while ensuring accurate representation and governance in the specified areas.

Statutes affected:
H 1D Filed: 8.0002, 8.07