District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0753 — Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Public Hearing on B26-0753

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Council
  4. 4
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Council.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill clarifies data-sharing rules for health and human service programs.

This legislation aims to clarify how data is shared regarding eligibility and benefits for health and human services. It helps streamline the way information is exchanged among programs to improve service delivery.

Summary

Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the D.C. Code as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill modifies the existing law to clarify data-sharing provisions related to health and human services information and defines key terms more broadly to enhance coordination.

  • D.C. Official Code § 4-754.21(12)

    consistent with the confidentiality requirements of District and federal law → consistent with the confidentiality requirements of District and federal law, subject to the authorized uses and mandatory disclosures of such records and information for the purposes of and in accordance with Title I of the Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Amendment Act of 2010, effective December 4, 2010 (D.C. Law 18-273; D.C. Official Code § 7-241 et seq.)

    This change specifies that disclosures of health and human services information must comply with additional authorized uses and mandatory disclosures.

  • D.C. Official Code § 4-754.11(a)(7)

    consistent with the confidentiality requirements of District and federal law → consistent with the confidentiality requirements of District and federal law, subject to the authorized uses and mandatory disclosures such records and information for the purposes of and in accordance with Title I of the Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Amendment Act of 2010, effective December 4, 2010 (D.C. Law 18-273; D.C. Official Code § 7-241 et seq.)

    This modification aligns the language on confidentiality with new requirements around data-sharing.

  • D.C. Official Code § 7-241(1)

    or instrumentality of the District of Columbia government. → authority, or instrumentality of the District of Columbia government, or any subdivision of such agency, department, unit, authority, or instrumentality.

    The definition of 'agency' is expanded to include subdivisions of government entities.

  • D.C. Official Code § 7-242(a)

    In accordance with section 103 and without → Without

    This change modifies the phrasing to simplify the introduction of the section without altering its operational requirements.

Action History

  1. Public Hearing on B26-0753

  2. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Human Services

  3. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0753 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  4. Referred to Committee on Human Services

  5. B26-0753 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0753 do?
Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0753?
B26-0753 is sponsored by Phil Mendelson.
What is the current status of B26-0753?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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