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LA HB698
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Edmond Jordan
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AI Summary
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Redraws boundaries for all 105 Louisiana House of Representatives districts based on the 2020 federal decennial census, replacing the current district map established under R.S. 24:35.3
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Defines each district by specific precincts across Louisiana's 64 parishes, with precinct references based on the "2026 Precinct Shapefiles (01-27-2026)" file available on the legislature's website
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Takes effect upon the governor's signature for election purposes for the 2027 regular elections, with full implementation at 10:00 a.m. on January 10, 2028
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Protects current officeholders by specifying the new districts will not reduce the term of any person currently holding a position based on House district boundaries; positions filled after January 10, 2028 will use the new district lines
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District populations are based on an ideal population of 44,359 per district as required by the Louisiana Constitution's equal representation mandate
Legislative Description
Provides for the districts for the election of members of the House of Representatives
REAPPORTIONMENT/HOUSE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
3/9/2026