This bill establishes new requirements related to motor vehicle impacts, including the introduction of a vehicle weight surcharge and mandates for weight disclosures by dealers. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes to include a new subdivision that imposes a surcharge based on the weight of passenger automobiles, which is in addition to the existing registration tax. The bill also requires that before the sale of a new passenger vehicle, dealers must disclose the vehicle's weight rating and provide a summary of safety, environmental, and infrastructure impacts related to motor vehicle weight. The revenue generated from the surcharge will be deposited into the highway user tax distribution fund.

Additionally, the bill mandates a study on motor vehicle front-end height, which must be conducted by the commissioner of transportation and submitted to legislative committees by January 15, 2027. This study will assess the geometric design of passenger vehicles and its safety impacts on vulnerable road users. The bill includes an appropriation for the study from the driver and vehicle services operating account for fiscal year 2027. The effective date for the new provisions, including the surcharge and disclosures, is set for January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.013