House Bill No. 432, introduced by Representative Terry Landry, aims to enhance the collection and reporting of redistricting data concerning incarcerated individuals in Louisiana. The bill mandates the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) to create and maintain an electronic record of information for every incarcerated individual, including their last known residential address, race, Hispanic or Latino origin, and age. This data must be collected within six months of August 1, 2026, and individuals will be allowed to update their last known address as practicable. Additionally, the DPS&C is required to report specific information to the secretary of state by May 1st in any year when the federal decennial census is conducted.

The secretary of state will then use this data to prepare redistricting population data that reflects each incarcerated individual at their last known residential address, which will inform the creation of senatorial and representative districts, as well as local government districts based on population. The bill also stipulates that populations of incarcerated individuals residing at unknown geographic locations will not be included in determining district populations. Furthermore, the collected data must be published within 30 days of the federal decennial redistricting data release and cannot be used for the distribution of state or federal aid. The bill includes provisions for severability, ensuring that if any part is deemed invalid, the remaining sections will still be enforceable.