The bill, titled "An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to utilize alternative methods for publication of legal notices," allows the town of Hingham to publish legal notices through alternative means rather than solely in a newspaper of general circulation. Specifically, it permits the town to post legal notices on a bulletin board or electronic display outside the town clerk's office, in addition to publishing in a local newspaper (either electronically or in print) or on the town's official website.

This legislation overrides any existing general or special laws or town by-laws that require publication in a newspaper, thereby providing Hingham with more flexibility in how it disseminates legal information to the public. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.