District of ColumbiaB26-0721Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Language Access Rulemaking Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

District mayor must issue language access rules

The District of Columbia’s Mayor must issue rules to carry out the Language Access Act. These rules must follow Title I of the District’s Administrative Procedure Act. This amendment applies retroactively to June 19, 2004. The emergency law lasts no longer than 90 days after mayoral approval or a Council veto override. It sets no rulemaking deadline and creates no specific new household benefits, costs, or eligibility rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 7/14/2026

Final Reading

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Act A26-0397 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011322, Expires on Nov 08, 2026
8/14/2026House
Returned from Mayor
8/11/2026House
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0397, Expires on Nov 08, 2026
8/10/2026House
Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 12, 2026
7/29/2026House
Legislative Meeting
7/14/2026House
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations
7/14/2026House
B26-0721 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
7/1/2026House

Bill Text

Enrollment
7/14/2026
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Introduced
7/1/2026
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