SD 366 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to replace the current process for drawing electoral district lines with an independent commission. It would directly affect all voters and elected officials by changing how district boundaries are established, removing the power from the legislature. The key mechanism requires creating a nonpartisan commission (with specific membership rules) to draw district maps, aiming to reduce partisan influence in redistricting. If passed by the legislature, this amendment would need voter approval to become part of the state constitution.
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