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Introduced
10/07/2025
10/07/2025
In Committee
10/13/2025
10/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to reapportionment; providing a short title; creating s. 11.032, F.S.; providing that congressional and state legislative district boundaries may be drawn only in the second year after the most recent federal decennial statewide census, during an extraordinary apportionment session or judicial reapportionment session, or according to federal law or court order; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new rules for redrawing congressional and state legislative district boundaries in Florida, specifically limiting when such redistricting can occur. The legislation allows district boundaries to be redrawn only in three specific circumstances: during the second year following a federal decennial census (which happens every 10 years), during an extraordinary apportionment session, or during a judicial reapportionment process as outlined in the State Constitution, or when required by federal law or court order. The bill, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, is titled the "Voter Protection in Redistricting Act" and aims to provide more structured and predictable guidelines for the redistricting process. By restricting when district boundaries can be modified, the legislation seeks to reduce potential political manipulation of electoral maps and provide more stability in the state's electoral geography.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/112 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/112/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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