Florida lawmakers began a special session in Tallahassee Tuesday to discuss redistricting and other legislative issues impacting residents. The primary focus of the four-day session is redrawing the state’s 28 congressional districts. Governor Ron DeSantis called for this mid-decade adjustment, and his office is expected to present the primary map for consideration. The move has already sparked debate. Supporters say the updates are necessary to reflect Florida’s massive population growth since 2020. Critics and voting rights advocates, however, have called the move unconstitutional and warned it could face immediate legal challenges. Demonstrators gathered near the state capital to protest the redistricting efforts. “This is a real problem,” Genesis Robinson said. Lawmakers are also expected to address the AI Bill of Rights and immunization exemptions for school-required vaccines during the session. The special session is set to conclude this Friday. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —

Florida lawmakers began a special session in Tallahassee Tuesday to discuss redistricting and other legislative issues impacting residents.

The primary focus of the four-day session is redrawing the state’s 28 congressional districts. Governor Ron DeSantis called for this mid-decade adjustment, and his office is expected to present the primary map for consideration.

The move has already sparked debate.

Supporters say the updates are necessary to reflect Florida’s massive population growth since 2020. Critics and voting rights advocates, however, have called the move unconstitutional and warned it could face immediate legal challenges.

Demonstrators gathered near the state capital to protest the redistricting efforts.

“This is a real problem,” Genesis Robinson said.

Lawmakers are also expected to address the AI Bill of Rights and immunization exemptions for school-required vaccines during the session.

The special session is set to conclude this Friday.

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