Establishes a bureau of public protection within the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General.

The bill establishes a bureau of public protection within the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General. This bureau will be led by an assistant attorney general and will include units dedicated to consumer protection, healthcare regulation, environmental protection, and civil rights. The bureau will have the authority to investigate and bring enforcement actions against persistent illegality in business and governmental activities. The attorney general can apply to the superior court for orders to protect the public and direct restitution, damages, and penalties.

Establishes a bureau of public protection within the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General.

The bill establishes a bureau of public protection within the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General. This bureau will be led by an assistant attorney general and will include units dedicated to consumer protection, healthcare regulation, environmental protection, and civil rights. The bureau will have the authority to investigate and bring enforcement actions against persistent illegality in business and governmental activities. The attorney general can apply to the superior court for orders to protect the public and direct restitution, damages, and penalties.