LA HB642

Louisiana's six congressional districts are redrawn based on 2020 federal decennial census data, with each district containing approximately 776,292 people (deviations range from -17 to +41 persons)

District 2 is configured as a majority-minority district with 60.95% Black population and 58.66% Black voting age population, spanning portions of Orleans, Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, and several river parishes

The new district boundaries become effective upon the governor's signature for purposes of qualifying and conducting the 2028 congressional elections, with full effectiveness for all other purposes beginning at noon on January 3, 2029

Current officeholders in positions based on congressional districts retain their terms; appointments or elections for such positions filled after January 3, 2029 must use the new district boundaries

The bill repeals the existing congressional district map (R.S. 18:1276.1) and enacts new R.S. 18:1276, with precinct boundaries based on the "2026 Precinct Shapefiles (1-27-2026)" available on the Louisiana Legislature's website