The Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 amends the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 and the Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Amendment Act of 2010. The bill clarifies the authorization for sharing certain data within the Department of Human Services and between this department and other District agencies to improve the determination of eligibility for federal and District health and human service programs. Specifically, it modifies sections of the Homeless Services Reform Act to include provisions that allow for authorized uses and mandatory disclosures of records in accordance with the Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Amendment Act.

Additionally, the bill updates the definition of "agency" in the Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Amendment Act to include subdivisions of agencies, departments, units, authorities, or instrumentalities. It also simplifies the language regarding compliance with data-sharing requirements by removing unnecessary phrases. These changes aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of data sharing among agencies while maintaining compliance with confidentiality laws. The act is set to take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days.