The bill amends Section 50.0311 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the publication of legal notices by governmental agencies. It revises the definitions of "governmental agency" and "publicly accessible website," expanding the entities eligible to publish legal notices to include clerks of the circuit court and tax collectors. The bill mandates that legal notices related to government activities be published continuously for at least two weeks and specifies that all advertisements must be in a searchable format. It also allows certain counties and municipalities to use their official websites for publishing legal notices under specific conditions, ensuring residents have adequate access to this information.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for special districts and outlines the responsibilities of governmental agencies that opt to publish notices online. Agencies are required to notify residents annually about their options to receive legal notices via mail or email and ensure that links to these notices are easily accessible on their websites. The bill also amends various sections of Florida Statutes to improve public notice procedures, particularly concerning the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, and mandates the publication of notices for community development districts, school district budget hearings, and code enforcement board meetings. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 380 c1: 50.0311
S 380 c2: 50.0311