Attorney General duties and activities appropriation, consumer protection restitution account establishment provision, consumer litigation account provisions modifications, and proceeds of litigation or settlement account establishment provision

This bill appropriates $53.1 million for the Minnesota Attorney General's office in fiscal year 2026 (and $52.2 million in 2027) to fund consumer protection work. It establishes a new Consumer Protection Restitution Account to hold funds when restitution to harmed consumers can't be distributed (e.g., if victims can't be located), and modifies the existing Consumer Litigation Account to cap its balance at $2 million. The bill requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports detailing account balances, transfers, and disbursements. These changes directly affect consumers seeking restitution for harm caused by unlawful business practices, ensuring funds are properly managed and reported.