HB10Introduced in the House of Delegates
Legal Advertisement or Legal Notice - Publication in Newspaper or Newspaper in General Circulation - Digital Newspapers
Introduced by Linda Foley, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing certain requirements for the print or digital publication of legal advertisements and notices in counties and municipalities in the State; requiring digital publications that publish a legal advertisement or notice to maintain an archive of all published legal advertisements and legal notices that shall be available to the public; and requiring digital publications that publish a legal advertisement or notice to employ at least one employee whose duties include reporting, writing, or editing local news and information.
Where it stands
Referred Judicial Proceedings
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 12, 2026
97
Yes
36
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 1/28 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {873620/1 Adopted
Motion Special Order until 3/11 (Delegate Grammer) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (97-36)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
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