- A. Any individual aggrieved by a violation of this chapter, any organization whose membership includes members of a protected class or individuals aggrieved by a violation of this chapter, any organization whose mission would be frustrated by a violation of this chapter, or any organization that would expend resources in order to fulfill its mission as a result of a violation of this chapter, shall be entitled to initiate a cause of action in the circuit court of the county or city in which the locality where the violation is alleged to have occurred is located.
- B. In an action related to a districting or redistricting plan, any individual with standing to challenge any single district in such plan shall be deemed to have standing to challenge the districting or redistricting plan as a whole.
- C. In an action brought pursuant to this section, the court may, in its discretion, allow a private plaintiff a reasonable attorney fee as part of the costs, if such plaintiff is the prevailing party.
- D. Upon a finding of a violation of this chapter, the court shall implement appropriate remedies that are tailored to remedy the violation.
2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 528, 533; 2026, c. 717.