Minnesota HF4208 establishes a weight surcharge for new passenger vehicles and requires weight disclosures before sale.

Minnesota HF4208 introduces a weight surcharge for new passenger vehicles, with rates varying based on gross vehicle weight rating. The surcharge is calculated as a percentage of the manufacturer's suggested retail price or actual sales price. Dealers must disclose vehicle weight before sale. The bill also mandates a study on motor vehicle front-end height, focusing on safety impacts for vulnerable road users, and appropriates funds for this study. Effective January 1, 2027.

Minnesota HF4208 establishes a weight surcharge for new passenger vehicles and requires weight disclosures before sale.

Minnesota HF4208 introduces a weight surcharge for new passenger vehicles, with rates varying based on gross vehicle weight rating. The surcharge is calculated as a percentage of the manufacturer's suggested retail price or actual sales price. Dealers must disclose vehicle weight before sale. The bill also mandates a study on motor vehicle front-end height, focusing on safety impacts for vulnerable road users, and appropriates funds for this study. Effective January 1, 2027.