Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to redistrict Louisiana's congressional districts by enacting a new statute, R.S. 18:1276, while repealing the existing statute R.S. 18:1276.1. The new law delineates six congressional districts, providing detailed descriptions of the precincts included in each district, which will allow each district to elect one representative to the United States House of Representatives. The bill is based on the 2020 federal decennial census and utilizes the "2025 Precinct Shapefiles (1-16-2025)" for its district composition.

The bill stipulates that the new districts will be effective for the 2026 congressional elections upon the governor's signature or after a specified period if not signed, with full implementation occurring on January 3, 2027. It ensures that the terms of current officeholders will not be reduced due to the redistricting, and any future elections or appointments will adhere to the new district descriptions. Additionally, it clarifies that the precincts referenced are identified as Voting Districts (VTDs) in the specified shapefiles, including any subdivisions made by parish governing authorities.

Statutes affected:
SB131 Original: