The proposed bill establishes a new chapter in the General Laws titled "Redistricting Act," which creates a state redistricting commission responsible for adopting district plans for congressional and legislative districts every ten years. The commission will consist of seven members appointed by the speaker of the house, the minority leader of the house, the president of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, and the state ethics commission, with specific qualifications and limitations on who can serve.

The commission is tasked with developing three to five district plans for public comment, ensuring that these plans are based on communities of interest, comply with federal laws, and maintain population equality across districts. The commission must hold public meetings to gather testimony and information before issuing proposed district plans, and it is required to provide public access to all records and testimony received.

The bill outlines the procedures for the adoption of district plans, including the requirement for the legislature to select one district plan from each set of plans and present it to the governor for approval. It also allows for judicial review of the adopted plans, enabling individuals who participated in public hearings to appeal decisions made by the commission to the state supreme court. The act is designed to enhance transparency and public involvement in the redistricting process while ensuring that the plans are fair and representative of the state's population. The bill will take effect upon passage.