Bill > SB2827

This bill amends Mississippi state law to prohibit local governments and state agencies from charging processing fees when taxpayers pay their ad valorem taxes (property taxes) using a debit card. Specifically, the bill modifies three sections of the Mississippi Code to ensure that while electronic payment methods like credit cards, charge cards, and debit cards are permitted for tax payments, no additional processing fee can be charged to taxpayers specifically for using a debit card to pay ad valorem taxes. The bill allows for other payment methods such as cash and checks, and maintains the existing policies established by the State Auditor regarding electronic payments. The changes will go into effect on July 1, 2025, giving local governments and state agencies time to adjust their payment processing systems. By eliminating these processing fees for debit card transactions, the bill aims to make property tax payments more affordable and accessible for Mississippi residents by removing an extra financial burden associated with electronic payment methods.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB2827.xml