HB576 Summary

• Authorizes the Jackson County Sheriff to establish procedures for using credit cards or debit cards to make purchases of tangible property or services.

• Requires the sheriff to adopt written policies including monetary limits on individual and monthly purchases, restricted access to cards and security codes, accurate record-keeping, monthly bill reviews, and timely full payment of bills.

• Requires the sheriff to select card providers considering annual fees, rewards or rebates, interest rates and late fees, early termination penalties, and other relevant factors.

• Directs any rewards or rebates earned from card use to be deposited into the sheriff's discretionary account.

• Clarifies the sheriff cannot exceed lawfully appropriated funds or create debt for the Jackson County Commission; act becomes effective June 1, 2025.