The Certified Business Enterprise Program Compliance and Enforcement Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005 to enhance the certification process for local business enterprises. Key changes include the requirement that businesses applying for certification must be "independently owned and operated," ensuring they manage their operations without external control. The bill also introduces new definitions, such as "formal complaint" and "informal complaint," and establishes that a certified joint venture must perform work proportional to its ownership interest, with at least 35% of subcontracted efforts going to certified business enterprises.

Additionally, the bill outlines uniform procedures for handling complaints and enforcement actions. It allows for both formal and informal complaints to be filed with the Department, which must investigate these complaints unless deemed frivolous. The Department is required to maintain records of complaints and provide a notice of determination before imposing penalties or revoking certifications. The act also stipulates that businesses whose certifications are revoked cannot reapply for 36 months, although the Department has the discretion to lift suspensions earlier if conditions improve. This legislation aims to strengthen compliance and enforcement within the certified business enterprise program.