This bill, H.F. No. 1512, is a Minnesota state legislative proposal aimed at funding research into Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC).

Key Provisions:

1. Appropriation of Funds:

   • Beginning in fiscal year 2026, a certain amount (unspecified in the summary) will be allocated from Minnesota’s general fund to the Commissioner of Health to distribute as competitive research grants.

2. Grant Administration:

   • The Commissioner of Health will oversee the grant program, including:
     • Identifying promising research.
     • Developing grant objectives related to understanding and preventing SUDC.
     • Reviewing applications and selecting recipients.
   • Grants may also be given to the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation or similar organizations to distribute funds.

3. Research Focus:

   • The grants will support medical research into:
     • The causes of SUDC.
     • Risk factors associated with SUDC.
     • Strategies for preventing such deaths.

4. Eligibility:

   • Grants will be awarded to research facilities, universities, and health systems in Minnesota.
   • Applicants must submit proposals that may be coordinated/joint applications.
   • The Commissioner and relevant organizations will avoid funding duplicate research.

5. Administrative Costs:

   • Up to 5% of the appropriated funds may be used for program administration.

6. Reporting Requirements:

   • Annual Reports (2026–2030) due by January 15 of each year.
   • The Commissioner must report to legislative health committees on:
     • Grant recipients and their funding amounts.
     • How funds were used.
     • Findings and outcomes from the research.
     • Unexpended appropriations.

7. Funding Duration:

   • This is a one-time appropriation, but unused funds do not expire until June 30, 2029.

Summary:

The bill seeks to advance medical research on SUDC by providing competitive grants for studies conducted by Minnesota-based research institutions. It ensures oversight through annual reporting and aims to expand knowledge on the causes and prevention of these unexplained childhood deaths.