Local governments; disallow processing fee for ad valorem tax when paying with a debit card.

SB 2827 would prohibit Mississippi local governments (counties, municipalities, and school districts) from charging processing fees when residents pay property taxes using debit cards. The bill specifically bans these fees for ad valorem (property-based) taxes, while allowing fees for credit card payments. It applies to all local tax collectors and ensures taxpayers using debit cards pay only the full tax amount without additional processing costs. The bill was introduced in 2025 but died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.