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HB 201·AL·house

Escambia County; sheriff authorized to establish procedures for use of credit or debit card

EnactedFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Baker (A)
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Enacted

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The law permits the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to make official purchases with a credit or debit card, provided the sheriff adopts written policies that set purchase limits, control card access, and require accurate records and timely bill payment. It also sets criteria for choosing a card provider and directs any card rewards to the office’s discretionary account. The measure aims to improve fiscal oversight while allowing modern payment methods.

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