B 25-1070 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Language Access Rulemaking Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

This bill authorizes the Office of Human Rights in the District of Columbia to create specific rules and regulations to enforce the Language Access Act of 2004. It directs the Mayor to issue these guidelines under the District's administrative procedures, ensuring that services and information are accessible to residents with limited English proficiency. The legislation is structured as an emergency measure, meaning it will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days after approval unless extended. By enabling the creation of detailed regulations, the bill aims to clarify how existing language access laws are implemented in practice.
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Introduced Dec 12, 2024 Last action Dec 17, 2024
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B25-1070 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary
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