Attorney general duties and activities funding provided, consumer protection restitution account and related requirements established, consumer litigation account modified, proceeds of litigation or settlement account established, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $53.165 million for the Minnesota Attorney General’s office in fiscal year 2026 and $52.225 million in 2027 to fund consumer protection work. It establishes a **Consumer Protection Restitution Account** for undistributed funds from consumer enforcement cases, modifies the **Consumer Litigation Account** (capping its balance at $2 million), and creates a **Proceeds of Litigation or Settlement Account** to track recovered funds. The bill requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report by October 15 detailing account balances, disbursements, and recommendations for adjustments. These changes directly affect how the Attorney General’s office manages and reports consumer protection funds, ensuring transparency and proper handling of restitution for harmed consumers.