District of ColumbiaB26-0372Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Language Access Rulemaking Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Brianne K. Nadeau (Democratic)

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Mayor must set language access rules

The law requires the Mayor to issue rules to carry out the Language Access Act of 2004. The Mayor must use the District’s Administrative Procedure Act process. This helps residents with limited English get city services in their language. The act applies as of June 19, 2004. It is effective upon the Mayor’s approval or a Council override and lasts no longer than 90 days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brianne K. Nadeau
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 10/7/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 12 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

Returned from Mayor
10/23/2025House
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0166, Expires on Jan 21, 2026
10/23/2025House
Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Oct 29, 2025
10/15/2025House
Legislative Meeting
10/7/2025House
Retained by the Council
10/7/2025House
B26-0372 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary
10/2/2025House

Bill Text

Enrollment
10/7/2025
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Introduced
10/2/2025
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