Bill > A08262

This bill amends the county law to provide an alternative method of publishing local laws and official notices for counties that do not have a newspaper published within their boundaries. Currently, counties are required to designate a newspaper for publishing official notices, but this bill creates an exemption allowing counties without a local newspaper to instead publish such information on their official county website or another state-run digital platform. The legislation recognizes the changing landscape of information dissemination and provides a practical solution for rural or sparsely populated counties that may lack traditional print media. By enabling online publication, the bill ensures that residents can still access important local government information even when a local newspaper is not available. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, giving counties an immediate option to transition to digital notice publication where print newspapers are not present.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8262