The Community Service Debt Repayment Program Amendment Act of 2026 aims to assist low-income residents of the District of Columbia in repaying debts related to certain unpaid traffic infractions by allowing them to perform community service. The bill mandates the Mayor to establish a Community Service Debt Repayment Program, which will enable eligible residents to reduce their civil fines or penalties through community service. Specifically, the program will apply to infractions processed under specific provisions of the Traffic and Parking Ticket Penalty Amendment Act and the District of Columbia Traffic Adjudication Act.

Under the proposed program, low-income residents can reduce their owed amounts by performing community service, with each hour of service equating to a reduction based on the minimum hourly wage. The bill stipulates that there will be no enrollment or additional fees for participants, and individuals can choose how much of their debt to reduce through the program without being required to commit to a specific amount. The Mayor is tasked with issuing rules to implement the program effectively.