Funding provided to support medical supply delivery by small unmanned aircraft, and money appropriated.

HF 3144 appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for fiscal year 2027 to support medical supply delivery to rural Minnesota communities using small drones. The bill directly affects rural residents who may face challenges accessing medical supplies, as well as state agencies implementing drone delivery systems. Key provisions include funding infrastructure for drone operations beyond visual line of sight, assisting with federal regulatory approvals, testing delivery systems, and public education on drone use. The commissioner of transportation must coordinate with the commissioner of health and the Board of Pharmacy on how these funds are used.