The bill amends New Jersey laws to enable public bodies to fulfill their legal notice requirements through both traditional newspapers and online news publications. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "designated public address," "original content," and "paid online content." Public bodies are required to send notices to at least two designated newspapers, which can include those that publish online. If no qualified newspaper is available, the bill allows for the publication of legal notices on official government websites, provided that efforts to identify a qualified newspaper have been made.

Furthermore, the legislation establishes qualifications for newspapers and online news publications to be eligible for publishing legal notices, including maintaining a predominantly English-language website and providing a link to the New Jersey Press Association's public notices site. It also implements a tiered pricing structure for publishing official advertisements based on the number of bona fide net paid subscribers, with different rates for text-only notices and more complex public notices. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the publication process for legal notices, ensuring broader access to information in the digital age.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10:4-8