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 will oversee the grant program, including the identification of promising research, development of grant objectives, and selection of recipients. Up to a certain percentage of the funds may be used for administrative costs by the commissioner and associated organizations.

Additionally, the bill mandates that starting January 15, 2026, and annually until January 15, 2030, the commissioner must report to legislative committees on the grant recipients, amounts awarded, and the purposes of the funding. The reports will also include findings and outcomes from the research funded by these grants, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of the appropriated funds.