B26-0372

Language Access Rulemaking Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Complete·10/23/25

Language Access Rulemaking Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends language access rules in the District of Columbia.

The Language Access Rulemaking Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the language access rules in the District of Columbia to ensure that non-English speakers have access to services. The act requires the Office of the Attorney General to review and amend language access rules to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act also requires the Office to report to the Council of the District of Columbia on the status of the amendments.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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History

Oct 23, 2025

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0166, Expires on Jan 21, 2026

Oct 23, 2025

Council

Returned from Mayor

Oct 15, 2025

Council

Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on October 29, 2025