The "Language Access Rulemaking Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2026" proposes to amend the Language Access Act of 2004 by granting the Mayor the authority to issue rules for the implementation of the act. Specifically, it adds a new subsection (c) to Section 6 of the existing law, which states that the Mayor shall issue rules pursuant to the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act to facilitate the act's provisions. This amendment aims to enhance the operational framework of the Language Access Act, ensuring that language access services are effectively implemented.

The bill also includes provisions regarding its applicability, stating that it shall apply retroactively from June 19, 2004, and outlines the fiscal impact statement as adopted by the Council. Furthermore, the act will take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will expire 225 days after its enactment, unless overridden by the Council in the event of a veto. This temporary amendment is part of a broader legislative effort to improve language access services in the District of Columbia.