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RI H7287
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
George Nardone
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AI Summary
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Establishes a restricted receipt account within the Department of Attorney General for attorneys' fees recovered from opioid-related settlements against McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and AmerisourceBergen Corporation (Case No. PC-2018-4455)
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Deposits 20% of attorneys' fees from other non-multi-state initiatives into the restricted receipt account, with funds designated for department staff and operational expenses
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Requires all settlement proceeds from non-multi-state initiatives (except those going to the restricted account) to be deposited into the general fund
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Prohibits any settlement proceeds from being directed or appropriated to any party without express authorization from the General Assembly
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Clarifies that the attorney general, assistant attorneys general, and special assistant attorneys general shall only have powers and duties expressly prescribed by general and public laws
Legislative Description
Clarifies the process of depositing settlement funds from non-multi-state initiatives and require that settlements could not be spent without express general assembly authorization.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/5/2026