Office of Human Rights Rulemaking Authority Amendment Act of 2026

This bill amends the Language Access Act of 2004 to strengthen enforcement and expand the Office of Human Rights' authority. It requires covered entities (like government agencies or service providers) to provide language access services, imposing strict liability for non-compliance without needing proof of discrimination or intent. If a violation occurs, complainants only need to show they were entitled to services and those services were denied, and remedies include corrective actions and direct statutory damages paid to the complainant. The bill also authorizes the Mayor to issue implementing rules through standard administrative procedures.