The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5289, aims to amend Section 1-2 of the general statutes regarding the publication of municipal legal notices. The bill allows municipalities to publish legal notices not only in daily newspapers but also in weekly newspapers. Additionally, it mandates that municipalities must publish these notices on their official Internet websites, ensuring greater accessibility to the public. The clerk of each municipality is required to retain a physical copy of each notice published on the website for one year.

The bill clarifies that the requirement for notice publication does not alter the existing timeframes mandated by law for giving such notices. It specifies that the selected newspaper for publication must have substantial circulation within the municipality where at least one of the parties benefiting from the notice resides. The definition of "municipality" is also provided, encompassing towns, cities, and boroughs. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 1-2