Minnesota House Bill HF1512

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/26/25
• Refer: 2/26/25

Caption

Sudden unexplained death in childhood research grants funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.

Impact

The bill is expected to have significant implications on state health policies by fostering research that could lead to better understanding and prevention techniques for SUDC. The research grants are designed to investigate various topics surrounding SUDC, including potential risk factors, and aim to enhance existing knowledge about sudden deaths in children. By focusing on state-based institutions, the legislation not only promotes local research initiatives but also stimulates collaboration among different health and academic entities. Periodic reporting requirements will ensure accountability and transparency in how the funds are used and the outcomes of the research.

Summary

House File 1512 focuses on establishing funding for research on Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). The bill appropriates a specified amount of money from the general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health to award competitive grants aimed at understanding the causes and prevention of SUDC. The funding is part of a one-time appropriation which emphasizes the urgency and importance of research in this area. It also introduces a structure for the administration of grants that will support qualified applicants, including research facilities and universities within Minnesota.

Contention

There may be points of contention concerning the allocation of resources for this specific area of research, especially in the context of other pressing health issues. Stakeholders could debate the prioritization of funding SUDC research over other childhood health concerns or diseases that also warrant attention. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for administrative costs, which could lead to scrutiny regarding how much of the funding goes towards actual research versus administrative overhead. These factors could influence public and legislative support as the bill moves through the approval process.