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B26-0751
Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM
In one sentence
This emergency bill clarifies rules for sharing data within the Department of Human Services and with other District agencies to help determine eligibility for health and human service programs.
What it does
- Amends the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 to allow specific data sharing subject to authorized uses and mandatory disclosures under a 2010 law.
- Updates two sections of the 2005 act by adding language about following rules for using and disclosing records found in Title I of the Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Amendment Act of 2010.
- Changes the definition of 'agency' in the 2010 law to include subdivisions like departments, units, authorities, or instrumentalities.
- Removes a phrase from section 102(a) of the 2010 act that referenced another specific section.
Who it affects
- The Department of Human Services
- Other District agencies involved in health and human service programs
Limits and unknowns
- This act is an emergency measure that will expire after 90 days unless extended.
- The law takes effect only if the Mayor approves it or if the Council overrides a veto.
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Official summary
Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Official activity
Bill history
- Enacted