The bill amends section 215.322 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the acceptance of electronic payments by units of local government. It establishes the legislative intent to require these local governments to accept payments online, thereby making their services more accessible to the public. The bill specifies that local governments, including municipalities and various governing bodies, must accept payments through credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, and electronic funds transfers. Additionally, it allows these entities to impose a surcharge on users to cover service fees incurred from financial institutions.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of language that mandates local governments to accept online payments and the removal of previous language that suggested acceptance of electronic payments should be done only to the extent that it is practicable and beneficial. The bill emphasizes the requirement for local governments to have a method for accepting online payments, thereby streamlining the payment process for citizens. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.