The bill addresses claims against the state of Minnesota, specifically focusing on the settlement of certain claims and appropriating funds for these purposes. It includes a provision for an exoneration award, appropriating $65,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of management and budget. This amount is designated for full payment of damages under the Imprisonment and Exoneration Remedies Act, specifically for the Vincent Beaulieu Estate, and is available until June 30, 2026.

Additionally, the bill outlines appropriations for the Department of Corrections, allocating funds from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to cover claims related to losses suffered while incarcerated or injuries sustained during community service or sentence-to-service work. The appropriations include $849.86 for community service and sentence-to-service work claims under $7,000, as well as $6,531.25 for payment to Victor Lynch for permanent injuries. These funds are also available until June 30, 2026.