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LA SB121

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts R.S. 18:1276 to update Louisiana's six congressional district boundaries using the "2026 Precinct Shapefiles (1-27-2026)" based on 2020 Census data, replacing the current district map established by Act 2 of the 2024 1st Extraordinary Session

  • Repeals the existing R.S. 18:1276.1 congressional district law effective at noon on January 3, 2029

  • New district boundaries become effective upon governor's signature for 2028 congressional election qualifying and voting purposes only; full implementation for all other purposes takes effect January 3, 2029

  • Protects current officeholders by specifying that no term of office shall be reduced for positions based on congressional districts under existing law; appointments or elections after January 3, 2029 will use the new district boundaries

  • District territorial limits remain in effect regardless of subsequent precinct changes made by parish governing authorities until changed by law

Legislative Description

Provides for the 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

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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