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SB 112FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Voter Protection in Redistricting Act (SB 112)

Original title: Reapportionment

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have established a strict timeline for changing political boundaries, potentially reducing the frequency of mid-decade redistricting for all Florida voters.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Florida voters

The bill would have regulated the frequency and timing of changes to their legislative and congressional district boundaries.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have restricted when Florida can redraw congressional and state legislative district maps to only the second year following a federal census, or during specific court-ordered or extraordinary sessions. The proposal aimed to limit the frequency of redistricting cycles to align with federal census data and judicial mandates.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did this bill become law?
No, the bill died in the Ethics and Elections committee on March 13, 2026.
What would this bill have changed?
It would have restricted the timing of when Florida could redraw congressional and state legislative district boundaries.

Why It Matters

The bill would have established a strict timeline for changing political boundaries, potentially reducing the frequency of mid-decade redistricting for all Florida voters.

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Legislative attempt to restrict redistricting frequency

The bill sought to codify a specific timeline for redistricting, potentially preventing mid-decade map changes.

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Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy75
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