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B26-0752
Temporary Rules for Sharing Health and Human Services Data in D.C.
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM
In one sentence
This bill temporarily changes laws to clarify how the District government can share data between agencies to help determine eligibility for health and human service benefits.
What it does
- Updates the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 to allow specific data sharing under existing rules 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, units, or authorities within government departments.
- Removes a phrase from the 2010 law that required checking another section before sharing data without permission.
Who it affects
- The Department of Human Services
- Other District agencies involved in health and human services
- People applying for federal or District benefits who need eligibility checks
Limits and unknowns
- This law only lasts for 225 days after it becomes effective.
- The bill does not say exactly which specific data points will be shared, only that sharing is allowed under current rules.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Data-Sharing
- The process of letting different government groups exchange information about people.
- Eligibility
- Whether a person meets the rules to receive help or benefits from a program.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Official activity
Bill history
- Under Council Review