Senate Bill 696 Summary

• Realigns North Carolina's congressional districts from 12 to 13 districts for purposes of nominating and electing members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020.

• Provides detailed specifications for each of the 13 congressional districts using county, voting tabulation district (VTD), and census block designations.

• Takes effect for the 2020 elections only if courts declare the prior congressional district plan (G.S. 163-201(a)) unconstitutional.

• Becomes effective upon enactment, with contingent application to 2020 elections based on court action regarding the previous redistricting plan.