MN HF4208

Imposes a new vehicle weight surcharge on passenger automobiles based on gross vehicle weight rating, ranging from $0 for vehicles under 1,500 lbs to $120 for vehicles over 9,001 lbs, effective for registration periods starting January 1, 2027

Requires dealers to disclose to buyers before sale of new passenger vehicles the vehicle's weight rating/classification and a summary of safety, environmental, and infrastructure impacts related to vehicle weight

Directs the Commissioner of Transportation to complete a study on motor vehicle front-end height by January 15, 2027, examining design trends and safety impacts for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists

Revenue from the weight surcharge must be deposited in the highway user tax distribution fund rather than following standard distribution rules

Appropriates an unspecified amount from the driver and vehicle services operating account in fiscal year 2027 to fund the front-end height study