Utah lawmakers have until Sept. 25 to publish new congressional map proposals

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS

Utah lawmakers must submit new congressional maps by Sept. 25, following a court ruling.

Judge Dianna Gibson ordered adherence to independent redistricting principles following a lawsuit over 2021 maps.

Plaintiffs have until Oct. 6 to propose alternative remedial maps to the court.

SALT LAKE CITY — State lawmakers will have until Sept. 25 to publish new congressional district map proposals, according to a stipulation between state attorneys and plaintiffs who sued the Legislature over political boundaries drawn in 2021.

The condensed timeline for updating the maps for Utah's four congressional seats comes after 3rd District Judge Dianna Gibson tossed the current maps and ordered lawmakers to adopt new maps that adhere to the principles