Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state legislature is expected to pass new congressional district maps in the coming weeks, signaling movement on redistricting efforts as the state prepares for a special session.

Speaking ahead of the session, DeSantis indicated that while adjustments to district lines may be limited, lawmakers are positioned to finalize updated maps once proposals are introduced. The special session is scheduled to begin later this month, though no official map has yet been released by the governor’s office.

State legislators from both chambers have said they are waiting for guidance from the administration before proceeding. Republican state Sens. Kathleen Passidomo and Don Gaetz both noted they have not yet reviewed any proposed maps, with Gaetz emphasizing that any plan would need to meet constitutional requirements to gain support.

Despite speculation, DeSantis dismissed suggestions that Florida’s timeline is tied to developments in other states, including ongoing redistricting efforts and referendums elsewhere in the country.

The push to redraw congressional districts comes amid a broader national effort by both parties to adjust maps ahead of upcoming elections. In Florida, changes could carry significant implications for control of the U.S. House, where Republicans currently hold a narrow majority.

Republicans in several states are pursuing redistricting strategies they believe could yield additional seats, while Democrats are advancing competing efforts in other regions. Some recent attempts to redraw maps in states such as Kansas, Indiana, and Maryland have failed, underscoring the legal and political challenges involved.

Florida’s upcoming session is expected to be a key development in the broader redistricting landscape, with lawmakers under pressure to act quickly once a proposal is formally introduced.