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

This bill prohibits Mississippi local governments from charging a processing fee when residents pay property taxes (ad valorem taxes) using a debit card. It directly affects property taxpayers who choose debit card payments and local tax collectors who collect these taxes. The key provision amends state law to explicitly ban such fees for debit card payments on property taxes, while allowing processing fees for other payment methods like credit cards or for non-property tax payments (e.g., fines or fees). The law would have taken effect July 1, 2026, but the bill died in committee before passing.