Georgia constitutional amendment proposes protecting racial minorities in legislative redistricting

Original title: Racial minorities in legislative reapportionment and redistricting; protect - CA

Last action · June 20, 2026: House Second ReadersSponsors: Carolyn Hugley and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

A proposed constitutional amendment prohibits drawing legislative, congressional, or state officer districts with the intent or effect of denying racial minorities the equal opportunity to participate in the political process or elect representatives of their choice.

Why it matters

Changes state constitutional standards for drawing legislative and congressional boundaries by explicitly prohibiting plans that diminish the voting strength of racial minorities, subjecting future maps to new legal requirements if approved by voters.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Racial minorities in Georgia

Their legal protections in legislative and congressional redistricting processes are explicitly defined and protected under the state constitution if the amendment passes.

Directly affected

General Assembly

Lawmakers must adhere to the new constitutional restriction when drawing future legislative, congressional, and state election districts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution change about how districts are drawn?

It adds a specific prohibition to the Georgia Constitution preventing any legislative, congressional, or state election districts from being drawn with the intent or effect of denying racial minorities an equal opportunity to participate in the political process or elect representatives of their choice.

How does the proposed amendment become part of the Constitution?

The amendment must be published and submitted to the voters of Georgia on a statewide ballot for or rejection.

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Procedural history

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Jun 20, 2026House
House Second Readers
Jun 18, 2026HouseIntroduced
House First Readers
Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
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