The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297I.11, subdivision 1, to modify the types of automobiles that require insurers to collect a surcharge for comprehensive insurance coverage. The current law mandates a surcharge of 50 cents per vehicle every six months, which is not considered a premium for tax or commission purposes. The revenue from this surcharge is directed to the automobile theft prevention program.

Key changes in the bill include the removal of commuter vans from the list of covered vehicles and the addition of fleet vehicles and recreational vehicles as types that will incur the surcharge. Additionally, the bill clarifies that no vehicle with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 10,000 pounds is included in this definition. These modifications aim to broaden the scope of vehicles subject to the surcharge while ensuring compliance with the existing framework for automobile insurance in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 297I.11