SB3 Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

2026 First Special Session

Title

Redistricting; U.S. Congressional districts redrawn

Summary

SB3 redraws Alabama's seven U.S. Congressional districts for the 2026 election and until after the 2030 census, using a legislatively prepared map.

What This Bill Does

The bill updates how Alabama's U.S. Congressional districts are drawn for the 2026 General Election and for the period until after the 2030 census. It designates the official map from the Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment, using specific plans (Livingston Plan 3-2023 and Singleton Plan 1-2026) with boundary descriptions based on census tracts, blocks, and counties. It requires the map and any alternative maps shown in the session to be posted on the Legislature's website, and it makes the certified map's boundary descriptions prevail over census-derived descriptions. It repeals the prior legislative findings and makes the act effective immediately for use in the 2026 elections and lasting until redistricting after the 2030 census.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and voters who will be represented by the new seven congressional districts starting in 2026
• Campaigns and political organizations planning elections in Alabama
• Clerk of the House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate (responsible for transmitting, certifying, and posting the map)
• Local governments and residents within the new district boundaries (affected by changes in representation)

Key Provisions

• Redraws Alabama's seven U.S. Congressional districts for the 2026 General Election and until after the 2030 census.
• Designates the official map from the Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment, incorporating Livingston Plan 3-2023 and Singleton Plan 1-2026 with boundary descriptions based on census tracts, blocks, and counties.
• Requires posting the map and any alternative maps on the Legislature's public website.
• Requires the Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate to transmit the map and boundary descriptions for certification and posting on the Secretary of State's website.
• The certified map's boundary descriptions prevail over census-provided descriptions.
• Repeals Section 17-14-70.1 (legislative findings) and states the act is severable.
• Act becomes effective immediately.
• Map in effect for the 2026 election and lasts until after the 2030 decennial census when new redistricting occurs.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Nov 6, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Reapportionment