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SB64Introduced in the Senate

Legal Advertisement or Legal Notice - Publication in Newspaper or Newspaper in General Circulation - Digital Newspapers

IntroducedSenate Judicial Proceedings

Introduced by Chris West, District 42

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

Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.

January 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  3. Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.

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