Bill > SB0053

This bill establishes new restrictions on when the Indiana General Assembly can modify or establish legislative and congressional districts. Specifically, the bill prohibits the state legislature from creating or changing house districts, senate districts, or congressional districts at any time other than during the first regular session immediately following the United States decennial census (which occurs every 10 years). If the General Assembly adjourns without establishing valid congressional districts, the bill maintains an existing provision that creates a redistricting commission composed of legislative leaders and a member appointed by the governor. This commission would then be responsible for developing a congressional redistricting plan within 30 days of the legislative session's adjournment. The governor would then issue an executive order establishing the new districts based on the commission's plan. The bill declares an emergency, which means it would take effect immediately upon passage, and it applies to all types of legislative districts (state house, state senate, and congressional).

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/53/details