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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Notice by Publication Act. Provides that when any notice is required by law, court order, or by any contract, to be published in a newspaper, it is considered to be in compliance with the publication requirements if published in an online news media or digital news media platform as long as the media or platform serves the locale in which the notice is required to be published. "Online news media" or "digital news platform" means any website or digital platform that is regularly updated with content at least 5 days per week, has maintained this frequency of publication for no less than one year, and serves the geographic area relevant to the notice. Provides that the provision applies to all notices required to be published on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Notice By Publication Act to allow legal notices, which are currently required to be published in newspapers, to instead be published on online news media or digital news media platforms, provided these platforms serve the same local area where the notice is required. To qualify as "online news media" or a "digital news platform," a website or digital platform must be updated with content at least five days a week, have maintained this frequency for at least one year, and cover the relevant geographic area for the notice. This change will apply to all notices that need to be published on or after the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Executive (on 02/17/2026)
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