The First Responders Facilities Modernization Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive plan to modernize the facilities of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and Fire and Emergency Medical Services (Fire & EMS) in Washington, D.C. It creates an Office of Public Safety Facilities Planning (OPSFP) within the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, tasked with developing a 10-year Master Facilities Plan that will assess facility conditions, analyze crime rates, and evaluate community needs, with updates every five years. The OPSFP is also required to prepare an annual supplement to the plan, ensuring ongoing evaluation and transparency.

The bill sets forth specific criteria for prioritizing projects within the Fire & EMS and MPD Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) and mandates the Mayor to submit a comprehensive 5-year Master Facilities Plan by December 15, 2027, including public hearings. It emphasizes community engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure facilities meet community needs. Additionally, the bill requires public meetings to discuss facility modernizations, mandates cost estimates for new projects, and stipulates that facilities deemed excess must be publicly listed. The legislation includes a fiscal impact statement and outlines its effective date, contingent upon Mayor approval and congressional review.