B26-0362

Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

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The Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 introduces a 4-year basic business license option and modifies notice.

The Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Act of 1975 to modify the notice requirement for certain business licenses. It authorizes the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to give 30 days' notice to Advisory Neighborhood Commissions regarding the issuance or renewal of licenses for entertainment venues. The bill also amends Chapter 28 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code to authorize 4-year basic business licenses, allowing licensees to renew their expired licenses after 9 months.

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

13 Yea

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History

Oct 23, 2025

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0165, Expires on Jan 21, 2026

Oct 23, 2025

Council

Returned from Mayor

Oct 15, 2025

Council

Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on October 29, 2025