HB5 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chris PringleRepresentative
Republican
Session: Second Special Session 2023
Title: To amend Section 17-14-70, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the reapportionment and redistricting of the state's United States Congressional districts for the purpose of electing members at the General Election in 2024 and thereafter, until the release of the next federal census.
Summary: HB5 redraws Alabama's U.S. House districts into seven new boundaries to be used for the 2024 election and until the next federal census reapportionment.
What This Bill Does
It establishes seven congressional districts based on the Pringle Congressional Plan 1-2023 in response to the Allen v. Milligan decision. It requires the map and boundary descriptions (using census tracts, blocks, and counties) to be posted on the Legislature's website, including any alternative maps proposed by lawmakers. After enactment, the Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate will transmit the map for certification and posting by the Secretary of State, and the certified boundary descriptions will prevail over census-based descriptions. The new districts will be used starting with the 2024 General Election and remain in place until the next redistricting after the 2030 census.

Who It Affects
Voters in Alabama, who will be voting in seven updated congressional districts and may experience changes in their district assignments and representation starting with the 2024 election.
State lawmakers, the Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment, and election officials (Clerk of the House, Secretary of the Senate, and Secretary of State), who design, certify, post, and implement the new district map.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 17-14-70 to designate seven congressional districts and adopt the Pringle Congressional Plan 1-2023 as the district map.
Requires posting the map and boundary descriptions on the Legislature's website and allows posting of any alternative maps proposed by legislators.
Upon enactment, Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate must transmit the map and boundary descriptions for certification and posting by the Secretary of State.
Certified boundary descriptions prevail over census-derived boundary descriptions.
Effective for the 2024 General Election and continuing until the 2030 decennial census reapportionment.
Effective immediately upon passage/approval; includes severability clause.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Congressional districts, redrawn