The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5527, seeks to amend Section 1-2 of the general statutes regarding the publication of legal notices. The bill allows for legal notices that are traditionally required to be published in daily newspapers to instead be published in weekly newspapers or, for towns, cities, or boroughs, to be posted on their official Internet websites. Additionally, it mandates that a printed copy of the notice be displayed in the town or city hall and at least two other conspicuous public locations, such as libraries or senior centers, within the municipality. This change is intended to modernize the way legal notices are disseminated and improve accessibility.

The bill also clarifies that the selection of a newspaper for publication must be one with substantial circulation in the relevant town where at least one of the parties resides, unless otherwise specified. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2026. The legislation aims to enhance the visibility of legal notices while reducing reliance on traditional newspaper publications, which may not be as effective in reaching the public in the digital age.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 1-2