The bill appropriates funds for research into sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) by allocating a specified amount from the general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health for fiscal year 2026. This funding will support competitive grants awarded to research facilities, universities, and health systems in Minnesota, aimed at increasing understanding of SUDC causes and prevention strategies. The commissioner is tasked with administering the grant program, which includes identifying promising research, developing objectives, and selecting grant recipients. Additionally, a portion of the funds may be allocated to the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation for grant administration.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the commissioner submit annual reports starting January 15, 2026, detailing the grant recipients, amounts awarded, purposes of the funding, and unexpended appropriation balances. These reports will also include findings and outcomes from the research funded by the grants, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of the appropriated funds.