The Revised Business Licensing Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Act of 1975 and Chapter 28 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code. The bill modifies the notice requirement for certain business licenses, specifically requiring the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to provide a 30-day notice to affected Commissions before granting or renewing licenses for entertainment venues. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that the Department must give great weight to the recommendations of the Commissions when making licensing decisions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision allowing for 4-year basic business licenses, with a renewal option for expired licenses up to 9 months after expiration. The license fee for a 4-year license is set at $198, and the Mayor is authorized to issue refunds for any erroneously paid business license fees. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and will expire 225 days after its enactment.