The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Technical Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 aims to enhance the oversight of police conduct in the District of Columbia by expanding the Police Complaints Board from five to nine members, ensuring representation from each Ward and including an at-large member. The bill also allows the Executive Director of the Office of Police Complaints to initiate complaints based on evidence of police misconduct that was not included in the original complaint. This includes situations where an officer fails to intervene or report excessive force or other misconduct by fellow officers.

Additionally, the bill amends provisions in Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the District of Columbia Official Code to clarify that certain legal references apply specifically to victims under the age of 18. This includes changes to language regarding the relationships and circumstances involving minors in cases of sexual assault and other offenses. The act is set to take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days as an emergency measure.