Bill > H2243

This bill modifies Massachusetts state law regarding how legal notices and public advertisements can be published, expanding the options for meeting legal publication requirements. Currently, legal notices must be published in print newspapers, but this bill allows entities like state agencies, municipalities, and corporations to satisfy legal notice requirements through multiple methods: traditional print newspapers, newspaper websites (including online-only publications), a statewide website dedicated to notices, or a city or town's official website. The bill also provides protection for website operators by stipulating that minor errors or temporary technical issues on these websites do not invalidate a legal notice, as long as the notice is ultimately published correctly and meets all other legal requirements. Additionally, the bill allows cities and towns to publish public hearing notices either in local newspapers (in electronic or paper format) or on their official websites. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and accessibility in how legal and public information is communicated, recognizing the increasing role of digital platforms in public communication.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2243