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This bill, effective July 1, 2026, allows local governments in Tennessee to satisfy public notice requirements by publishing certain notices online instead of solely in a newspaper of general circulation, starting July 1, 2027. To do this, a local government must first pass an ordinance or resolution specifying when electronic publication will begin, how the public can access these notices, and which types of notices will be posted electronically, and also adopt a policy for managing these electronic postings. These online notices must be free to access and available on commonly used platforms, ensuring easy and equitable access for everyone. The policy for electronic publication must guarantee the security and integrity of the system and the notices, establish clear timeframes for posting and retaining records, and standardize the format of the online notices. While local governments can use third-party websites for electronic notices, these third parties may charge a reasonable fee for their services, but any notice specifically required by law to be published in a newspaper must still be published in a newspaper.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2450&ga=114