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LA SB116
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Morris
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AI Summary
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Louisiana's six congressional districts are redrawn with updated precinct boundaries based on the "2026 Precinct Shapefiles (1-27-2026)" derived from 2020 Census data
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District boundaries are defined by specific precinct assignments across all 64 parishes, with some parishes split between multiple districts (e.g., Jefferson Parish precincts divided among Districts 1 and 2, Calcasieu Parish split between Districts 3 and 4)
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New district maps become effective upon the governor's signature for the 2028 congressional elections only; full effectiveness for all other purposes begins at noon on January 3, 2029
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Current officeholders whose positions are based on congressional districts will not have their terms reduced; positions filled after January 3, 2029 must use the new district boundaries
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Repeals R.S. 18:1276.1 (the current congressional district law from Act 2 of the 2024 1st Extraordinary Session) and enacts new R.S. 18:1276
Legislative Description
Provides for redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (OR +$2,934,660 GF EX See Note)
CONGRESS
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.
3/9/2026