Updates provisions relating to the independent redistricting commission; provides for redistricting following every federal census.

The bill updates provisions relating to the independent redistricting commission in New York. It mandates that the commission, composed of ten members appointed by legislative leaders, prepare a redistricting plan every ten years following the federal census. The commission must ensure districts are compact, contiguous, and contain nearly equal populations. It must also consider racial and language minority voting rights and communities of interest. The commission is required to hold public hearings and make draft plans publicly available.

Updates provisions relating to the independent redistricting commission; provides for redistricting following every federal census.

The bill updates provisions relating to the independent redistricting commission in New York. It mandates that the commission, composed of ten members appointed by legislative leaders, prepare a redistricting plan every ten years following the federal census. The commission must ensure districts are compact, contiguous, and contain nearly equal populations. It must also consider racial and language minority voting rights and communities of interest. The commission is required to hold public hearings and make draft plans publicly available.