The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1189, mandates that all municipalities in the state register a ".gov" Internet top-level domain by July 1, 2027. This requirement overrides any existing municipal charters, special acts, or home rule ordinances. Additionally, municipalities must either redirect their current web addresses to the new ".gov" domain or cease using those addresses altogether. The bill defines "municipality" in accordance with section 7-148 of the general statutes.

The act aims to enhance the credibility and security of municipal websites by ensuring they utilize the ".gov" domain, which is associated with government entities. The new legal language introduced in this bill specifies the registration and maintenance requirements for municipal websites, while no deletions from current law are noted in the text provided. The bill is set to take effect upon passage.