The bill amends Section 8.0002 of the Florida Statutes to establish the state's congressional districts based on the 2020 United States Decennial Census, creating 28 consecutively numbered, single-member districts. It provides detailed descriptions of the specific counties and tracts that comprise each district, indicating a comprehensive update to the existing legal framework governing congressional districting. The bill also reenacts related sections concerning the election of representatives, the use of electronic maps as official representations of congressional districts, and provisions related to severability. Notably, it amends the applicability of the act to elections held in 2026, replacing the previous reference to 2022.

The bill includes extensive insertions that specify the exact tracts and block groups within various counties, ensuring clarity in the delineation of district boundaries. For example, it details the composition of districts across multiple counties, including Duval, St. Johns, Flagler, and others, by listing specific blocks and tracts. The comprehensive nature of these insertions aims to enhance the precision of district delineations for administrative and electoral purposes, while no deletions from current law are noted, indicating a focus on adding clarity and detail to the existing legal framework. The act will take effect upon the expiration of the current representatives' terms, facilitating a smooth transition to the new configurations.

Statutes affected:
S 8D Filed: 8.0002, 8.07