The Enhancing Consumer Protection Procedures Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to bolster consumer protection laws in the District of Columbia by amending Chapter 39 of Title 28 of the District of Columbia Official Code. Key provisions include granting the Attorney General enhanced enforcement authority, such as the ability to impose fines and costs for non-compliance with investigative subpoenas. The bill emphasizes favorable interpretations of Federal Trade Commission precedents for consumers, prohibits unlawful trade practices, and establishes complaint procedures that protect consumers from retaliation. It also introduces asset freezes as injunctive relief and sets mandatory minimum penalties for violations, while expanding definitions related to consumers and merchants to cover a broader range of transactions, including charitable solicitations.

Additionally, the bill amends existing legal language to clarify consumer protection enforcement, including replacing "the interest of the District of Columbia consumer public" with "the interest of consumers in the District of Columbia" and updating terminology from "Class 2 infraction" to "Class 1 infraction." It empowers the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to issue cease and desist orders and allows for the summary suspension of licenses in cases of suspected immediate harm. The legislation also enhances the Attorney General's authority to seek injunctions without proving damages, facilitates the sharing of confidential documents with law enforcement, and clarifies that actions against nonprofit organizations must stem from trade practices. Overall, the bill aims to create a more robust framework for consumer protection and enforcement in the District.