HB6 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kenyatte HassellRepresentative
Democrat
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: HB6 redraws Alabama's U.S. congressional districts for the 2024 election and until the next federal census using new maps developed by the state reapportionment committee.
What This Bill Does
It updates Section 17-14-70 to replace the 2021 district boundaries with seven districts based on maps called Pringle Plan 1 and Hatcher Plan 2-2023, including boundary descriptions tied to census tracts, blocks, and counties. The Legislature must post the map and boundary details online and may consider alternative maps from lawmakers. Once enacted and certified, the certified map’s boundary descriptions prevail over census descriptions. The changes apply to the 2024 General Election and continue until after the 2030 census, and the act becomes effective immediately.

Who It Affects
Voters in Alabama: their congressional district assignments for elections may change in 2024 and beyond.
State and local election officials and lawmakers: must adopt, certify, publish, and administer the new map and its boundary descriptions.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 17-14-70 to create seven districts using the Pringle Plan 1 and Hatcher Plan 2-2023 maps with boundaries defined by census tracts, blocks, and counties.
Requires public posting of the map and boundary descriptions on the Legislature's website and allows introduction of alternative maps by legislators.
Clerks must transmit the map and boundary descriptions for certification and posting on the Secretary of State's website; certified boundary descriptions prevail over census-made descriptions.
Effective for the 2024 General Election and until redistricting after the 2030 census; act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval; act is severable.

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