The Certified Business Enterprise Program Protection Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005 by introducing several key amendments. Notably, the bill stipulates that businesses seeking certification as local business enterprises must be independently owned and operated, ensuring they manage their operations without external control. Additionally, it revises the performance requirements for certified business enterprises in joint ventures, mandates that beneficiaries submit quarterly subcontracting reports, and requires certified businesses to report any material changes to the Department of Small and Local Business Development within 30 days.

The bill also establishes uniform procedures for enforcement actions, including the process for filing formal and informal complaints, and outlines the Department's responsibilities in investigating these complaints. It introduces new definitions, such as "formal complaint" and "material change," and revises existing definitions to clarify the criteria for certification and compliance. Furthermore, the legislation enhances the enforcement mechanisms by detailing the process for civil penalties and the conditions under which a business's certification may be suspended or revoked, including provisions for summary suspensions in cases posing imminent danger to public health or safety.