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RI H7993

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Morales

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Bureau of Public Protection within the Department of Attorney General, led by an assistant attorney general, with at least 4 units covering consumer protection/antitrust, healthcare regulation, environmental protection/energy, and civil rights

  • Consolidates existing advocate positions under the bureau, including healthcare advocate, insurance advocate, civil rights advocate, lead advocate, environmental advocate, and antitrust division

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and seek court orders against businesses or government entities engaged in "persistent illegality" or "repeated illegal acts" violating federal or state civil law

  • Available remedies include injunctions, restitution, damages, and penalties, as well as cancellation of business certificates filed with the Secretary of State; authority explicitly excludes criminal law enforcement

  • Requires annual reporting to legislative leaders by April 1 each year on investigations conducted, court applications filed, outcomes, and recommendations

Legislative Description

Establishes a bureau of public protection within the department of attorney general.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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