The Volunteer Services Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 amends the Volunteers Services Act of 1977 to grant the Attorney General for the District of Columbia the authority to establish regulations regarding the use of volunteers. Specifically, the bill updates Section 3 of the original act by replacing the phrase "District of Columbia Board of Education" with "Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Attorney General for the District of Columbia." This change clarifies the role of the Attorney General in overseeing volunteer services.
The act is set to take effect on April 15, 2026, following approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period. It is designed as a temporary measure, expiring 225 days after its enactment. The Council has also adopted a fiscal impact statement from the Budget Director, which outlines the financial implications of the bill.