The Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 amends section 1507 of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001. The bill changes the deadlines for the Task Force to issue initial recommendations regarding prearrest diversion for certain misdemeanor offenses and categories of persons. Specifically, it replaces the previous deadline of "Within 3 months after the applicability date of section 29 of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024" with "No later than June 2025" and extends the deadline for a subsequent recommendation from "Within one year after the applicability date of section 29" to "No later than July 31, 2026."

This emergency legislation is designed to provide the Task Force with additional time to develop its recommendations, reflecting the need for thorough consideration of the prearrest diversion process. The act will take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, in accordance with the emergency provisions of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.