The Language Access Rulemaking Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 amends the Language Access Act of 2004 to grant 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, stating that the Mayor shall issue these rules in accordance with the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act. This change aims to enhance the implementation of language access services in the District.

The act is applicable retroactively from June 19, 2004, and will take effect upon approval by the Mayor or following a Council override of a potential veto. It is designed as an emergency measure and will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, in accordance with the regulations governing emergency acts in the District of Columbia. The fiscal impact statement associated with this act has been adopted from the Chief Financial Officer's assessment.