The bill, HB 1D 2026D, amends Section 8.0002 of the Florida Statutes to establish the state's congressional districts based on the results of the 2020 United States Decennial Census. It delineates Florida into 28 consecutively numbered, single-member congressional districts, providing detailed descriptions of the specific counties and tracts that comprise each district. The bill includes numerous insertions that specify the exact blocks and block groups within various tracts across multiple counties, ensuring clarity in the representation of these areas. Additionally, it reenacts related statutes concerning the election of representatives to Congress and the use of electronic maps as official district maps, while also amending Section 8.07 to clarify the applicability of the act.

Furthermore, the bill updates the effective dates for the changes, indicating that the new district boundaries will apply to elections held in 2026, rather than 2022 as previously referenced. This adjustment aligns the implementation of the new districts with the upcoming election cycle. The act will take effect upon the expiration of the terms of the current representatives, facilitating a smooth transition to the newly defined congressional configurations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the precision of geographic and administrative definitions within Florida's legislative framework, reflecting the latest demographic data and ensuring accurate representation.

Statutes affected:
H 1D Filed: 8.0002, 8.07
H 1D er: 8.0002, 8.07