The Language Access Rulemaking Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 amends the Language Access Act of 2004 by granting the Mayor the authority to issue rules for implementing the provisions of the act. Specifically, a new subsection (c) is added to Section 6 of the Language Access Act, which states that the Mayor shall issue these rules in accordance with the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act. This amendment aims to enhance the implementation of language access services in the District.

The act is set to apply retroactively from June 19, 2004, and will take effect following the Mayor's approval or a Council override of a potential veto, along with a 30-day congressional review period. Additionally, the act is temporary and will expire 225 days after it takes effect. The Council has also adopted the fiscal impact statement from the Chief Financial Officer as part of the legislative process.