The bill S.F. No. 1342, introduced by Senators Klein and Wiklund, proposes to allocate funding from Minnesota's general budget starting in fiscal year 2026. This money will be used to provide competitive grants for research into sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC). The grants will be managed by the commissioner of health, who will oversee the entire process from selecting research topics to awarding grants to different organizations like the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation.

The research funded by these grants will focus on understanding the causes, risk factors, and prevention methods for SUDC. Eligible applicants for the grants include research facilities, universities, and health systems located within Minnesota. They must submit detailed proposals, which could be individual or joint applications, by a set deadline.

The bill also specifies that up to five percent of the appropriation can be used by the commissioner and participating organizations for administrative expenses related to the grants. Additionally, the commissioner is required to submit an annual report from 2026 to 2030 detailing the grants awarded, the use of funds, and the outcomes of the funded research, ensuring transparency and accountability in the utilization of the funds. The unspent balance of the funds will be available until June 30, 2029, rather than being returned immediately, allowing extended use for intended research purposes.