Municipally owned utilities; authorize to accept electronic payments and to absorb transaction fees in its rate base.

SB 2060 allows Mississippi municipalities operating public utilities (such as water, electricity, or gas systems) to accept credit and debit card payments from customers. The bill requires utilities to cover any transaction fees associated with electronic payments themselves, rather than charging customers directly. These fees can then be included in the utility's regular rate base, meaning all customers indirectly pay for the service through their standard bills. This change modernizes payment options without increasing costs for individual customers.