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LA SB130

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Divides Louisiana into six congressional districts with updated precinct boundaries based on the "2026 Precinct Shapefiles (1-27-2026)" file, repealing the previous congressional district map (R.S. 18:1276.1)

  • District populations range from 776,277 to 776,316, achieving near-equal population distribution with less than 0.01% deviation from the ideal population of 776,292

  • New district boundaries become effective upon gubernatorial signature for purposes of qualifying and conducting the 2028 congressional elections, with full effectiveness for all other purposes at noon on January 3, 2029

  • Protects current officeholders by specifying that the redistricting does not reduce the term of any person holding a position based on congressional districts; positions filled after January 3, 2029 will use the new district boundaries

  • District 6 would have a Black voting age population of approximately 60.3%, while the remaining five districts range from approximately 18.8% to 32.6% Black VAP

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 Affairs2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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