This bill amends existing Kansas law to authorize the publication of legal notices on designated internet websites, in addition to traditional newspaper publications. It establishes that any legal notice required by law can be considered legally satisfied if published on an official legal notice website designated by a city or county. The bill outlines specific requirements for such publications, including adherence to statutory timeframes and ensuring accessibility to the public without fees. It also clarifies that existing dual publication requirements, where notices must be published in both a newspaper and a website, remain unchanged.

Additionally, the bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 10-120 and K.S.A. 64-101, which pertain to the publication of election notices and the designation of official publication sources for cities and counties, respectively. It removes the requirement for certain publications to be made exclusively in newspapers, allowing for the option of websites. The bill also repeals K.S.A. 12-1651 and the existing sections of K.S.A. 64-101 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 10-120, streamlining the legal framework for the publication of legal notices in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 10-120, 64-101, 12-1651