The bill, introduced by Representative Isaacsohn, seeks to amend section 3521.01 and enact new sections 3521.011 through 3521.0115 of the Revised Code to establish updated congressional district boundaries in Ohio, in compliance with Article XIX of the Ohio Constitution. It includes definitions for terms such as "county block," "county," and "voting district" based on the 2020 decennial census, ensuring alignment with geographical boundaries reported by the United States Department of Commerce. The bill also specifies that any county or part of a county not included in the defined districts will be assigned to the contiguous district with the least population. Additionally, it repeals previous sections related to congressional districts, thereby modernizing the legal framework governing district boundaries.

The legislation introduces numerous new legal insertions detailing the boundaries and voting districts for various congressional districts, including the first through fifteenth districts. These insertions encompass specific voting districts and census blocks across multiple counties, such as Hamilton, Franklin, Stark, and Mahoning, among others. The comprehensive nature of these updates aims to reflect demographic changes and ensure fair representation in Congress. By providing detailed classifications and identifiers for various regions, the bill seeks to enhance the electoral process and improve clarity within the legal system, ultimately facilitating accurate representation for constituents in the affected areas.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3521.01, 3521.011, 3521.012, 3521.013, 3521.014, 3521.015, 3521.016, 3521.017, 3521.018, 3521.019, 3521.0110, 3521.0111, 3521.0112, 3521.0113, 3521.0114, 3521.0115