Enhances consumer protection procedures in the District of Columbia by expanding definitions and penalties for unfair trade practices.

The Enhancing Consumer Protection Procedures Amendment Act of 2025 amends consumer protection laws in the District of Columbia. It expands the definition of "merchant" to include those involved in charitable solicitations and modifies the definition of "consumer" to include those who donate to charitable organizations. The act also adds new unfair trade practices, such as retaliating against individuals for filing complaints or participating in investigations. It increases penalties for violations and allows for the recovery of attorney's fees and costs by prevailing consumers.

Enhances consumer protection procedures in the District of Columbia by expanding definitions and penalties for unfair trade practices.

The Enhancing Consumer Protection Procedures Amendment Act of 2025 amends consumer protection laws in the District of Columbia. It expands the definition of "merchant" to include those involved in charitable solicitations and modifies the definition of "consumer" to include those who donate to charitable organizations. The act also adds new unfair trade practices, such as retaliating against individuals for filing complaints or participating in investigations. It increases penalties for violations and allows for the recovery of attorney's fees and costs by prevailing consumers.