Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has informed Governor Brian Kemp that the Georgia House will not take up congressional or legislative redistricting during the state’s upcoming special legislative session.

In a letter dated June 17, Burns thanked Kemp for his leadership and highlighted several legislative accomplishments from the 2026 session, including property tax relief measures and the extension of the state gas tax suspension. However, he expressed concerns about moving forward with redistricting while significant legal questions remain unresolved.

Burns noted that several court cases are currently pending following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais. Some of those cases directly involve Georgia’s existing congressional and legislative district maps.

According to the Speaker, House leaders believe any consideration of redistricting should occur only after courts provide additional guidance and lawmakers have had adequate time to review the legal implications. He emphasized the importance of allowing citizens and legislators an opportunity to fully examine the facts and participate in the process.

“As we gather today, the House’s sole focus is on the policies that matter most to Georgia’s future and the hardworking people who call our state home,” Burns wrote.

The letter makes clear that the Georgia House does not plan to revisit district maps during the 2026 special session, despite requests to consider the issue. Burns said lawmakers remain committed to ensuring any future redistricting decisions are made carefully and in accordance with constitutional requirements.

The decision sets up a potential disagreement between House leadership and those seeking a more immediate review of Georgia’s political boundaries as legal challenges continue to work their way through the courts.