This bill amends existing law to extend the eligibility of newspapers used by public bodies for required public notices and legal advertisements. Originally, newspapers were deemed eligible for these purposes only until March 1, 2025. The amendment changes this deadline to December 31, 2025, allowing public bodies to continue utilizing newspapers in both print and electronic formats for legal requirements such as meeting notices, bid solicitations, and the publication of official documents.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the cost for publishing public notices or legal advertisements in either format shall not exceed the rates established by existing law. It also specifies that no fees will be charged, nor will registration be required, for viewing public notices published electronically. This legislation aims to ensure continued access to public information through newspapers, regardless of the format used.